‘Opt-out’ organ donation bid

LAWS presuming a person’s willingness to donate their organs when they die are being considered as part of a consultation by the Department of Health.

The “opt-out” system or “law of presumed consent” would mean a person would have to specifically state they do not want to donate their organs for use in transplants when they die. Otherwise, the state will automatically presume their willingness to donate.

This differs from the current “opt-in” system where people state their consent by carrying an organ donor card.