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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008

List of Abbreviations Used in the Explanatory Notes

3.The following terms are used throughout the Explanatory Notes:

DIDonor Insemination
DNADeoxyribose Nucleic Acid (genetic material)
ECHREuropean Convention on Human Rights
EU DirectiveThe European Union Tissue and Cells Directive (2004/23/EC)
HFEAHuman Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
IAImpact Assessment
IVFIn vitro fertilisation
SIStatutory Instrument
The 1990 ActThe Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990
The 2007 RegulationsThe Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations (SI 2007/1522) implementing the European Union Tissue and Cells Directive.

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