A new Act is born: Royal Assent for Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act

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  • Description: The new Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act updates the 1990 law to ensure that it is fit for purpose in the 21st Century and keeps the UK at the forefront of developments in treatment and research. The majority of the Act's provisions will come into force in October 2009, with the provisions relating to parenthood commencing in April 2009. Commencement will include public consultation and Parliamentary debate on the affirmative regulations. This DH press release outlines the key elements of the Act.
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  • Department of Health

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  • Published by: Department of Health
  • Published date: Thursday, 13th November 2008 00:00:00

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  • Keywords (National Public Health Language):
  • ASSISTED CONCEPTION
  • IN VITRO FERTILIZATION
  • LEGISLATION
  • PARENTS
  • RESEARCH
  • Category (Government Category List):
  • RESEARCH

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