In light of the Department of Health’s embargoed press release announcing its new consultation on organ donation reforms for England, Humanists UK Director of Public Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson added the following comment:

'After campaigning on this issue for many years, we are delighted to see the Government is moving forward with a Welsh-style opt-out organ donor register in England. By having the confidence to address this issue head-on and move past people’s taboos, we can create a more rational and more humane model which will save countless lives while protecting individuals’ right to choose.'

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For further comment or information, please contact Humanists UK Director of Public Affairs and Policy Richy Thompson on richy@humanism.org.uk or 0781 55 89 636.

Read more about Humanists UK’s work on organ donation: https://humanism.org.uk/campaigns/public-ethical-issues/organ-donation/

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