Part XIIMiscellaneous and General
Prohibition on use of cells from embryos or foetuses
156Prohibition on use of cells from embryos or foetuses
1
The [1990 c. 37.] Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 shall be amended as follows.
2
After section 3 there shall be inserted the following section—
3AProhibition in connection with germ cells
1
No person shall, for the purpose of providing fertility services for any woman, use female germ cells taken or derived from an embryo or a foetus or use embryos created by using such cells.
2
In this section—
“female germ cells” means cells of the female germ line and includes such cells at any stage of maturity and accordingly includes eggs; and
“fertility services” means medical, surgical or obstetric services provided for the purpose of assisting women to carry children.
3
In section 41(1)(a) (offences under the Act) after the words “section 3(2)” there shall be inserted “, 3A”.