Part 1Amendments of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990

Directions and guidance

23Code of practice

1

Section 25 of the 1990 Act (code of practice) is amended as follows.

2

In subsection (2), for “a father” substitute “ supportive parenting ”.

3

After that subsection insert—

2A

The code shall also give guidance about—

a

the giving of a suitable opportunity to receive proper counselling, and

b

the provision of such relevant information as is proper,

in accordance with any condition that is by virtue of section 13(6) or (6A) a condition of a licence under paragraph 1 of Schedule 2.

4

In subsection (6)(a) and (b), for “a licence committee” substitute “ the Authority ”.