Research Involving Human Embryos Act 2002
9Meaning of excess ART embryo
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9 Meaning of excess ART embryo
(1) In this Part:
excess ART embryo means a human embryo that:
(a) was created, by assisted reproductive technology, for use in the assisted reproductive technology treatment of a woman; and
(b) is excess to the needs of:
(i) the woman for whom it was created; and
(ii) her spouse (if any) at the time the embryo was created.
(2) For the purposes of paragraph (b) of the definition of excess ART embryo, a human embryo is excess to the needs of the persons mentioned in that paragraph at a particular time if: (a) each such person has given written authority for use of the embryo for a purpose other than a purpose relating to the assisted reproductive technology treatment of the woman concerned, and the authority is in force at that time; or (b) each such person has determined in writing that the embryo is excess to their needs, and the determination is in force at that time.