Ethics and Law
The law may influence the conduct of research, particularly in relation
to competence to provide
free and informed consent,
privacy and confidentiality.
Various aspects of research may be governed by specific laws such as the
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In most instances, the TCPS will
alert REBs and researchers to points where reference to legislation is
required, in order to guide application of a standard or procedure.
The legal context for research involving humans is complex and constantly
evolving. For this reason, REBs that review biomedical research are required
to have a member knowledgeable in the relevant law. Non-biomedical REBs
are advised to include one member with legal knowledge. The member knowledgeable
in law alerts the REB to legal issues and their implications. He or she
does not provide legal opinions.
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