(This note is not part of the Order)

This Order has been preceded by one earlier Order, entitled the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 (Commenmcement No. 1) Order 1990 (S.I 1990/2165), made on 2nd November 1990. That Order brought into force on 7th November 1990 the provisions of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 set out in the following Table.

TABLE

Provisions of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 brought into force on 7th November 1990 by S.I. 1990/2165

Column 1

Column 2

Provision of the Act

Subject Matter

Section 2(1) (psrtially)

Interpretation of certain terms

Section 5

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Section 6

Accounts and audit

Section 7

Reports to Secretary of State

Section 26

Procedure for approval of Code of Practice

Section 33(1), (2)(b) and (4)

Restrictions on disclosure of information

Section 36

Amendment of Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985

Section 40

Power to enter premises

Section 41(5), (6) and (9) (partially)

Offences

Section 42

Consent to prosecution

Section 48(1)(partially)

Northern Ireland

Section 49(1), (2), (6) and (7)

Short title, commencement etc.

Schedule 1

The Authority: Supplementary Provisions