Part 1Amendments of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

6Additional general functions of Authority

1

In section 8 of the 1990 Act (general functions of the Authority), renumber the existing provision as subsection (1) of that section.

2

In that subsection—

a

omit the word “and” immediately after paragraph (c), and

b

after that paragraph insert—

ca

maintain a statement of the general principles which it considers should be followed—

i

in the carrying-on of activities governed by this Act, and

ii

in the carrying-out of its functions in relation to such activities,

cb

promote, in relation to activities governed by this Act, compliance with—

i

requirements imposed by or under this Act, and

ii

the code of practice under section 25 of this Act, and

3

After that subsection, insert—

2

The Authority may, if it thinks fit, charge a fee for any advice provided under subsection (1)(c).