Procedure for giving consentU.K.
3(1)Before a person gives [F1or renews] consent under this Schedule—U.K.
(a)he must be given a suitable opportunity to receive proper counselling about the implications of taking the proposed steps, and
(b)he must be provided with such relevant information as is proper.
(2)Before a person gives consent under this Schedule he must be informed of the effect of paragraph 4 [F2and, if relevant, paragraph 4A] below.
Textual Amendments
F1Words in Sch. 3 para. 3(1) inserted (1.7.2022) by Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(3), Sch. 17 para. 7(3) (with Sch. 17 Pt. 2)
F2Words in Sch. 3 para. 3(2) inserted (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 3 para. 5; S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(w)
Commencement Information
I1Schedule 3 para. 3 wholly in force at 1.8.1991 see s. 49(2) and S.I. 1991/1400, art. 2(2)