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Changes over time for: Section 23


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Point in time view as at 03/01/2019.
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Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, Section 23 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 07 March 2025. There are changes that may be brought into force at a future date. Changes that have been made appear in the content and are referenced with annotations.

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23Code of practiceU.K.
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(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 ”.
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