The UK Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 1990--how well is it functioning?

The Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act became law in the UK in 1990, and a statutory body, the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority, was established to administer the Act. The opinions of those persons responsible for licensed activity under the Act were canvassed anonymously to assess the initial effect of the Act on their activities, and the administration of the Act by the 'Authority'. The views expressed reflect the opinions of 80% of the 'responsible persons' and are thus likely to be of value to those responsible for administration of the Act and also those planning legislation in this field of human endeavour.