Changes to legislation: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 10 Jan 2026. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

1990 c. 37

An Act to make provision in connection with human embryos and any subsequent development of such embryos; to prohibit certain practices in connection with embryos and gametes; to establish a Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority; to make provision about the persons who in certain circumstances are to be treated in law as the parents of a child; and to amend the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985.

[1st November 1990]

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