Citation, coming into force, extent and interpretation1

1

This Order may be cited as the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Consequential Amendments and Transitional and Saving Provisions) Order 2009 and shall come into force—

a

for the purposes of article 2 and Schedules 1 and 2, on 1st September 2009; and

b

for all other purposes, on 1st October 2009.

2

Subject to paragraph (3), this Order extends to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

3

Any amendment made by this Order shall have the same extent as the enactment to which it relates.

4

In this Order,

  • “the 2008 Act” means the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008;

  • “the 1990 Act” means the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 19902; and

  • “the Authority” means the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.

Consequential amendments relating to parenthood provisions2

Schedules 1 and 2 (which make consequential amendments relating to parenthood) shall have effect.

Other consequential amendments3

Schedule 3 (which makes consequential amendments other than in relation to parenthood) shall have effect.

Transitional and saving provisions4

Schedule 4 (which makes transitional and saving provisions) shall have effect.

Signed by authority of the Secretary of State for Health.

Gillian MerronMinister of State,Department of Health