Events

An MLB Seminar – Becoming a Second Parent – Rights & Restrictions under the Human Fertilisation & Embryology Act

31st Jul 2026

Register and join Four Brick Court Barrister, Sophie Crampton for a live virtual classroom session to explore the provisions of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008 (HFEA 2008) in relation to IVF and artificial insemination.

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

  • Understand parental definitions under HFEA 2008
    Who is considered the child’s mother
    What this means in practice and practical implications
  • Clarify second parent rights
    Who is considered the child’s second parent
    Recognise the exceptions to this
  • Interpret recent case law
    Understand the boundaries and limitations of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act 2008, as highlighted in recent case law
    Explore the impact of cases such as Re P v Q and FZ v MZ [2025]

This event requires registration and is for intermediates with some prior subject knowledge.

Click here to find out more information and register for this event.