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‘Opt-out’ organ donation Bill passed in Scotland

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‘Opt-out’ organ donation Bill passed in Scotland

Scottish politicians yesterday backed legislation to change the law on organ donation, meaning citizens will be presumed to consent to the procedure.

12 Jun 2019
Scotland

MSPs: Society should prevent suicide, not assist it

MSPs: Society should prevent suicide, not assist it

Legalising assisted suicide in Scotland would have a “damaging effect on society” a group of cross-party MSPs have warned.

12 Apr 2019
Scotland

Opt-out organ donation in Scotland risks scandal

Opt-out organ donation in Scotland risks scandal

4 Apr 2019
Scotland

Columnist: Encourage organ donation, but don’t use law to force people

Columnist: Encourage organ donation, but don’t use law to force people

7 Mar 2019
England & Wales

‘Don’t legalise commercial surrogacy’, says bioethicist

‘Don’t legalise commercial surrogacy’, says bioethicist

4 Feb 2019
UK

‘Opt-in’ organ donors hits record high in Scotland

‘Opt-in’ organ donors hits record high in Scotland

4 Jan 2019
Scotland

Opt-out organ donation ‘seriously flawed’ warns bioethicist

Opt-out organ donation ‘seriously flawed’ warns bioethicist

20 Nov 2018
England & Wales

Most Scots opt to donate their organs

Most Scots opt to donate their organs

3 Aug 2018
Scotland

Scotland hosts world Down’s syndrome event

30 Jul 2018
Scotland

Campaigners caution against assisted suicide

28 Jun 2018
Scotland

Opt-out organ donation ‘a bad idea for Scotland’

14 Jun 2018
Scotland

Fresh calls for assisted suicide to be introduced in Scotland

24 Apr 2018
Scotland

NHS experts cautious over ‘opt-out’ organ donation plan

16 Feb 2018
Scotland

Conscientious objection rights ‘vital for medics’

13 Feb 2018
Scotland