Part 1

Amendments of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990

Directions and guidance

Code of practice
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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 ”.