September

18-09-2003: HFEA welcomes Deceased Fathers Bill

The HFEA welcomes the Human Fertilisation and Embryology (Deceased Fathers) Bill which allows a man to consent to his name being recorded on the birth certificate of a child born as a result of fertility treatment undertaken after his death.

10-09-2003: IVF and follow-up studies

The HFEA holds data on babies born through assisted reproductive technologies (ART) and this data is available in an anonymised form for research purposes. By law, the HFEA is not allowed to give out information which would identify people conceived through IVF. However, the HFEA recognises the importance of long-term studies and allows researchers access to clinics so that patients who are willing can take part in follow-up research.