[F116(1)If, in relation to the proposed use under a licence of the human cells of a person who has attained the age of 18 years (“P”), the Authority is satisfied—U.K.
(a)that the conditions in paragraph 17 are met,
(b)that paragraphs (1) to (4) of paragraph 18 have been complied with, and
(c)that the condition in paragraph 18(5) is met,
the Authority may in the licence authorise the application of this paragraph in relation to P.
(2)Where a licence authorises the application of this paragraph, this Schedule does not require the consent of P—
(a)to the use (whether during P's life or after P's death) of P's human cells to bring about the creation in vitro of an embryo or human admixed embryo for use for the purposes of a project of research,
(b)to the storage or the use for those purposes (whether during P's life or after P's death) of an embryo or human admixed embryo in relation to which P is a relevant person by reason only of the use of P's human cells.
(3)This paragraph has effect subject to paragraph 19.]
Textual Amendments
F1Sch. 3 paras. 15-21 and cross-headings inserted (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 3 para. 14; S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(w)