Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008

<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>