MPs will debate The Introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England, in Westminster Hall on Thursday 13 July at 3.00pm. The Member in charge of this debate is Dan Jarvis MP. This House of Commons Library debate pack provides some background information and parliamentary and media coverage of the issues.
The Introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England (3 MB , PDF)
This briefing provides a summary of the current position in England (where donors must opt in) and the calls for change to an opt-out system, a description of the existing opt-out system in Wales, together with statistics and international comparisons, press and parliamentary coverage and further information.
The Introduction of an opt-out system for organ donation in England (3 MB , PDF)
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