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  "url": "https://openlegislation.uk/human-fertilisation-and-embryology-act-1990/section-47",
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  "legislation": "ukpga/1990/37",
  "legislation_title": "Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990",
  "legislation_url": "https://openlegislation.uk/human-fertilisation-and-embryology-act-1990",
  "path": "section/47",
  "kind": "section",
  "number": "47",
  "heading": "Index.",
  "text": "The expressions listed in the left-hand column below are respectively defined or (as the case may be) are to be interpreted in accordance with the provisions of this Act listed in the right-hand column in relation to those expressions.\nActivities governed by this Act\nSection 4(5)\nAppeals committee\nSection 20A(2)\nAuthority\nSection 2(1)\nBasic partner treatment services\nSection 2(1)\nCarry, in relation to a child\nSection 2(3)\n. . .\n. . .\nDirections\nSection 2(1)\nDistribution, in relation to gametes or embryos intended for human application\nSection 2(1)\nEmbryo (except in section 4A or in the term “human admixed embryo”)\nSection 1\nFirst Directive\nSection 1A\nFourth Directive\nSection 1A\nGametes, eggs or sperm (except in section 4A)\nSection 1\nHuman admixed embryo\nSection 4A(6)\nHuman application\nSection 2(1)\nImporting licensee\nSection 2B(2\nKeeping, in relation to embryos or gametes\nSection 2(2)\nLicence\nSection 2(1)\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\n. . .\nNon-medical fertility services\nSection 2(1)\nNuclear DNA (in relation to an embryo)\nSection 2(1)\nPartner-donated sperm\nSection 1(5)\nPerson responsible\nSection 17(1)\nPerson to whom a licence applies\nSection 17(2)\nPerson to whom a third party agreement applies\nSection 2A(3)\nProcessing, in relation to gametes or embryos intended for human application\nSection 2(1)\nProcurement, in relation to gametes or embryos intended for human application\nSection 2(1)\nQualifying gametes or embryos\nSection 2B(3)\nRelevant third party premises, in relation to a licence\nSection 2A(2)\nSecond Directive\nSection 1A\nSerious adverse event\nSection 2(1)\nSerious adverse reaction\nSection 2(1)\n. . .\n. . .\nStore, and similar expressions, in relation to embryos, human admixed embryos or gametes\nSection 2(1)\nThird country\nSection 2B(4)\nThird country premises\nSection 2B(5)\nThird country supplier\nSection 2B(6)\nThird Directive\nSection 1A\nThird party\nSection 2A(2)\nThird party agreement\nSection 2A(1)\nTissue establishment\nSection 2(1)\nTraceability\nSection 2(1)\nTreatment services\nSection 2(1)",
  "extent": "E+W+S+N.I.",
  "status": null,
  "version": "current",
  "annotations": [
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F1",
      "text": "Words in s. 47 inserted (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 7 para. 13(d); S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(y)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F2",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F3",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry omitted (31.12.2020) by virtue of The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/482), regs. 1, 2(16)(a) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F4",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F5",
      "text": "Words in s. 47 inserted (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 7 para. 13(a); S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(y)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F6",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F7",
      "text": "Words in s. 47 inserted (6.3.2018 for specified purposes, 1.4.2018 in so far as not already in force) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 2018/334), regs. 1(3), 5(5)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F8",
      "text": "Words in s. 47 inserted (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 7 para. 13(b); S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(y)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F9",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F10",
      "text": "S. 47 entries repealed (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 7 para. 13(e), Sch. 8 Pt. 1; S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(y)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F11",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F12",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F13",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F14",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F15",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F16",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F17",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F18",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F19",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F20",
      "text": "S. 47 Table entry omitted (1.7.2022) by virtue of Health and Care Act 2022 (c. 31), s. 186(3), Sch. 17 para. 3 (with Sch. 17 Pt. 2)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F21",
      "text": "Words in s. 47 inserted (1.10.2009) by Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (c. 22), s. 68(2), Sch. 7 para. 13(c); S.I. 2009/2232, art. 2(y)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F22",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: words in entry substituted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(a)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F23",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F24",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F25",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F26",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (31.12.2020) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/482), regs. 1, 2(16)(b) (with reg. 4); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)"
    },
    {
      "type": "F",
      "label": "F27",
      "text": "S. 47 Table: entry inserted (25.5.2007 for certain purposes, otherwise 5.7.2007) by The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Quality and Safety) Regulations 2007 (S.I. 2007/1522), regs 1, 28(2)(b)"
    },
    {
      "type": "I",
      "label": "I1",
      "text": "S. 47 wholly in force at 1.8.1991 see s. 49(2) and S.I. 1991/1400, art. 2(2)"
    }
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    "source": "legislation.gov.uk",
    "source_url": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1990/37/section/47",
    "retrieved_at": "2026-10-29T09:42:58.103804+00:00"
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  "attribution": "Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Source: legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives."
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