53 Interpretation of references to father etc
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (2008 c 22) | Legislation

Interpretation of references to father etc where woman is other parent

53  Interpretation of references to father etc

(1)     Subsections (2) and (3) have effect, subject to subsections (4) and (6), for the interpretation of any enactment, deed or any other instrument or document (whenever passed or made).

(2)     Any reference (however expressed) to the father of a child who has a parent by virtue of section 42 or 43 is to be read as a reference to the woman who is a parent of the child by virtue of that

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