Section 13(5) of the UK's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990, amended by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 requires that:
'A woman shall not be provided with treatment services, other than basic partner treatment services, unless account has been taken of the welfare of any child who may be born as a result of the treatment (including the need of that child for supportive parenting), and of any other child who may be affected by the birth.'
The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) is required provide guidelines for IVF clinics on how to implement this rule.
The Law Commissions' joint Report, 'Building Families through Surrogacy: A New Law', outlines a new regulatory scheme for surrogacy that offers more clarity, safeguards and support for all parties involved...
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