UK Statutory Instrument 1991 United Kingdom

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Special Exemptions) Regulations 1991

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What this Act requires

Sections that create concrete duties on businesses or carry penalties. Procedural and definitional sections are folded into the “Browse other sections” expander at the bottom of each group. Click any section title to read the source text on legislation.gov.uk.

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s.001

Citation, commencement and interpretation

s.002

Keeping and examining gametes and embryos in connection with crime

s.003

Storage of gametes for other purposes

Enforcement and responsible bodies

The regulators that administer or enforce this legislation.

HFEA

Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Licences and monitors fertility clinics and research centres in the UK. Regulates the creation, storage, and use of human embryos and gametes.