Singapore legislation
Clause 15
of Status of Children (Assisted Reproduction Technology) Bill
Clause 15
Transitional provisions
(1)
Notwithstanding section 3 but subject to subsections (2) and (3), where a child was born before the appointed day as a result of a fertilisation procedure, the court may, in its discretion, make an order declaring the parenthood of the child.
(2)
In making an order under subsection (1), the court —
shall exercise its discretion in accordance with section 10(7); and
may additionally have regard to the provisions of sections 6 to 9, but shall not be bound to apply those provisions.
(3)
No application under this section shall be made after the expiry of a period of 2 years after —
the appointed day; or
the date on which the applicant discovered that the child who was born as a result of the fertilisation procedure was brought about under circumstances described in section 9(1),whichever is the later.
(4)
Section 10 shall apply, with the necessary modifications, to an application made under this section.