Commentary on Sections Part 1: Amendments of Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990 Section 5: Membership of the Authority: disqualification and tenure
37.Section 5 introduces Schedule 1 which contains amendments to Schedule 1 to the 1990 Act. These relate to the conditions for disqualification for appointment to the chair, deputy chair and membership of the HFEA. In particular, those who have been the subject of bankruptcy orders or certain criminal convictions cannot be appointed to the HFEA.