Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008
Act of ParliamentThis bill passed all stages in both Houses and received Royal Assent.
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Long title
A Bill to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 and the Surrogacy Arrangements Act 1985; to make provision about the persons who in certain circumstances are to be treated in law as the parents of a child; and for connected purposes.
Summary
<p>The Bill provides for revised and updated legislation on assisted reproduction and for changes to the regulation and licensing of embryo use in research and therapy. A draft Bill, the Human Tissue and Embryos Bill, was scrutinised by a joint committee of both Houses. Proposed changes to the Human Tissue Act 2004, such as the establishment of a new body called RATE, have been dropped. The revised name of this Bill reflects that change.</p><p>The Bill includes provision for research into different types of embryos, and proposes changes to definitions of legal parenthood for cases involving assisted reproduction. </p><p>Amendments to abortion law were tabled during the passage of this Bill. These were discussed by a Committee of the whole House but not passed.</p><p> </p>
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading· Lords
8 November 2007 – 8 November 2007
- 2nd reading· Lords
19 November 2007 – 21 November 2007
- Committee stage· Lords
3 December 2007 – 12 December 2007
- Report stage· Lords
15 January 2008 – 28 January 2008
- 3rd reading· Lords
4 February 2008 – 4 February 2008
- 1st reading· Commons
5 February 2008 – 5 February 2008
- 2nd reading· Commons
12 May 2008 – 12 May 2008
- Programme motion· Commons
12 May 2008 – 12 May 2008
- Money resolution· Commons
12 May 2008 – 12 May 2008
- Committee stage· Commons
19 May 2008 – 20 May 2008
- Committee stage· Commons
3 June 2008 – 12 June 2008
- Programme motion· Commons
22 October 2008 – 22 October 2008
- Report stage· Commons
22 October 2008 – 22 October 2008
- 3rd reading· Commons
22 October 2008 – 22 October 2008
- Consideration of Commons amendments and / or reasons· Lords
29 October 2008 – 29 October 2008
- Royal Assent· Unassigned
13 November 2008 – 13 November 2008
Source: UK Parliament Bills API. Bill ID: 191.