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Part 1Amendments of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990

Directions and guidance

23Code of practice

(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”.