A Bill to amend the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 to make provision about the welfare of women undergoing any medical, surgical or obstetric treatment services provided for the purpose of assisting such women to carry children; and for connected purposes
House of Commons
Dame Siobhain McDonaghLabour (Co-op)
25 March 2019
This bill would update the law on human fertilisation and embryos to prioritise the welfare of women undergoing medical, surgical or obstetric treatments intended to help them carry a pregnancy. It would insert welfare protections into the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 and include related provisions to support women throughout these treatments.
The bill is at the second reading stage in the House of Commons. If it progresses, it would move on to Committee Stage, Report Stage and Third Reading, before possibly going to the Lords.
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