Part 6: Miscellaneous Human Fertilisation and Embryology Schedule 17: Storage of gametes and embryos Storage after expiry of pre-commencement consent
Paragraph 13 sets out that if gametes or embryos are in storage on pre-commencement licences, under the 1990 Act, and the consent expires during the transitional period, then they will not be automatically treated as being stored unlawfully. This will allow clinics time to implement the new system and contact patients regarding future consent during the transitional period without risk of unlawful storage.