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  Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill - Second Reading
  
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  The majority of MPs voted to give the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill[1] a Second Reading,[2] which means it can now proceed to the next stage of Parliamentary scrutinization.[3]
  
  According to the explanatory notes,[4] this law is primarily an update to Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990[5] to allow, among other things, further embryo research, and fertility treatment for same sex couples.
  
  * [1] [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmbills/070/08070.i-iv.html Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill], House of Commons, 6 February 2008 
  * [2] [http://www.theyworkforyou.com/debates/?id=2008-05-12a.1063.1#g1063.3 Alan Johnson MP], House of Commons, 12 May 2008
  * [3] [http://www.publicwhip.org.uk/division.php?date=2008-05-12&number=177 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill - Timetable], House of Commons, 12 May 2008 
  * [4] [http://www.publications.parliament.uk/pa/cm200708/cmbills/070/en/08070x--.htm#index_link_0 Human Fertilisation and Embryology Bill - Explanatory Notes], House of Commons, 6 February 2008
  * [5] [http://www.opsi.gov.uk/Acts/acts1990/Ukpga_19900037_en_1.htm Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990], OPSI
  
  
  
  
  
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