# The Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Parental Orders) Regulations 2018, Paragraph 16: Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

In Sections 27(2) (meaning of mother) and 28(5)(c) (meaning of father) of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 any reference to adoption is to be read as including a reference to the effect of a parental order under section 54 or section 54A of the 2008 Act.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2018/1412/schedule/4/paragraph/16 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/human-fertilisation-and-embryology-parental-orders-regulations-2018/schedule-4/paragraph-16
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