House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government Response to the Consultation on the draft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) (England) Regulations 2020
25 February 2020 · Department of Health and Social Care
Proposed by Helen Whately Con Faversham and Mid Kent
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At a glance
Key points
- Government responded to a public consultation on draft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) Regulations in England
- Revised regulations clarify and expand the list of organs, tissues, and cells needing express consent
- Response document and revised draft regulations laid before Parliament along with new Codes of Practice for healthcare professionals
Issue summary
The statement addresses the Government's response to a public consultation on the draft Human Tissue (Permitted Material: Exceptions) Regulations in England.
Action requested
The Government has revised the regulations based on feedback received during the consultation, clarifying and expanding the list of organs, tissues, and cells that require express consent under the opt-out system. The response document, along with revised draft regulations and Codes of Practice for healthcare professionals, have been laid before Parliament.
Key facts
- Over 3,200 responses were received during the public consultation period.
- The list of organs, tissues, and cells requiring express consent was updated to include specific clarifications and expansions.
- NHS Blood and Transplant launched a communication campaign to raise awareness about the new organ donation system.