15.—(1) Despite section 3 but subject to subsections (2) and (3), where a child was born before 1 October 2014 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 —
(a)
shall exercise its discretion in accordance with section 10(7); and
(b)
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 —
(a)
1 October 2014; or
(b)
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.