http://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/37/section/42/1991-02-01Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990An 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 1985.1990-11-01texttext/xmlenStatute Law Database2024-05-241991-02-01 Offences Consent to prosecution.42No proceedings for an offence under this Act shall be instituted—ain England and Wales, except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions, andbin Northern Ireland, except by or with the consent of the Director of Public Prosecutions for Northern Ireland.
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