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Human Remains (Prohibition of Sale, Purchase and Advertising) 2026-02-04

04 February 2026 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Bell Ribeiro-Addy Lab Clapham and Brixton Hill

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At a glance

Bell Ribeiro-Addy raised concerns about human remains (prohibition of sale, purchase and advertising) 2026-02-04 in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns were raised about the sale and purchase of human remains through various platforms.
  • Examples given included bones, skulls, and organs being traded without regulation.
  • Moral and ethical concerns were stressed regarding the theft of remains from colonial times and current trade practices.

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Bell Ribeiro-Addy Lab Clapham and Brixton Hill

Moves for leave to bring in a Bill to prohibit the buying and selling of human remains. Cites examples of human bones, skulls, and organs sold through various platforms without regulation. Stresses moral and ethical concerns about colonial era thefts and current trade practices. Emphasises need for legal prohibition to address unregulated sales.

Other contributors (1)
  • Bell Ribeiro-Addy Lab Clapham and Brixton Hill

    Calls for a Bill prohibiting the sale of human remains, citing issues such as lack of regulation, ethical concerns from colonial era thefts, and current trade practices. Highlights examples like skulls, bones, organs sold through social media and auction sites without oversight.

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