The Department of Health and Social Care is establishing a Common Framework for organs, tissues, and cells (excluding embryos and gametes) to maintain regulatory standards across the UK after EU exit. The framework involves agreements with the Health Research Authority and Human Tissue Authority to govern donation, procurement, testing, and transplantation. This active policy ensures continued alignment with international standards for organ and tissue safety.
In response to: The Organs, Tissues and Cells (apart from embryos and gametes) Common Framework
Sets out how the UK and devolved governments will continue to work closely and collaboratively together on organs and non-reproductive tissues and cells policy.
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Health Research Authority.
UIN: HCWS1032 The findings of the Government commissioned review into donor selection policies, that was carried out by the ‘For Assessment of Individualised Risk’ (FAIR) Steering Group, led to the implementation of changes in summer 2021 to address inequalities in …
UIN: HLWS1018 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Primary Care and Public Health) (Neil O’Brien) has made the following written statement:The findings of the Government commissioned review into donor selection policies, that was carri...
UIN: HLWS576 My Hon Friend the Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Primary Care and Public Health) (Neil O'Brien) has made the following written statement:The House will remember that, under this Government, Max and Keira’s law was introduced – …
Second Reading 15:39:00 Moved by Lord Caine: That the Bill be now read a second time. Relevant document: 26th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Northern Ireland Office (Lord Caine) (Con): My Lords, before I …
Committee (and remaining stages) 19:37:00 Relevant document: 26th Report from the Delegated Powers Committee The Deputy Chairman of Committees (Baroness Finlay of Llandaff) (CB): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been set down to the Bill and that …
First Reading 16:13:00 The Bill was read a first time and ordered to be printed.
In response to: Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Tissue Authority
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Tissue Authority.
Third Reading 10:12:00 Motion Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab): My Lords, I express my thanks to the noble Lords, Lord Alton and Lord Ribeiro, and the …
Order of Commitment 12:04:00 Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: That the order of commitment be discharged. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab): My Lords, I understand that no amendments have been tabled to the Bill and no noble …
Sets out how the UK and devolved governments propose to continue to work closely and collaboratively together on organs and non-reproductive tissues and cells policy.
In response to: Framework agreement between DHSC and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority
Describes the working relationship between the Department of Health and Social Care and the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority.
Second Reading 12:36:00 Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab) [V]: My Lords, it is a great pleasure to speak to my Bill and I …
Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab): What recent assessment he has made of the effectiveness of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 in increasing the number of organs available for donation. The Minister for Care (Helen Whately): The organ donation …
First Reading 13:19:00 A Bill to make amendments to the Human Tissue Act 2004 concerning consent to activities for the purposes of transplantation outside of the United Kingdom and consent for imported cadavers to be on display. The Bill was …
These Regulations commence provisions of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 (c.7) (“the 2019 Act”) so far as they are not already in force. These are the third commencement regulations made under the 2019 Act. Section 3 came into …
In response to: Opt-out organ donation: organs and tissues excluded from the new system
UIN: HCWS121 The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 heralds a new system of consent for organ and tissue donation in England. Subject to Parliament’s approval of the secondary legislation and Code of Practice for healthcare professionals, the new system …
UIN: HLWS117 My Hon. Friend the Minister of State for Care (Helen Whately) has made the following written statement:The Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 heralds a new system of consent for organ and tissue donation in England. Subject to …
Seeks views on the organs and tissues that should be excluded from the new 'opt-out' organ donation system.
These Regulations commence certain provisions of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Act 2019 (c.7) (“the 2019 Act”) on 6th February 2020. These are the second commencement regulations made under the 2019 Act. Section 3 came into force on the passing …
First Reading 15:07:00 A Bill to amend the Human Tissue Act 2004 concerning consent to activities done for the purpose of transplantation outside the United Kingdom and consent for imported cadavers on display. The Bill was introduced by Lord Hunt …
First Reading 15:37:00 A Bill to amend the Human Tissue Act 2004 concerning consent to activities done for the purpose of transplantation outside the United Kingdom and consent for imported cadavers on display. The Bill was introduced by Lord Hunt …
Seeks views on the organs and tissues that should be excluded from the new 'opt-out' organ donation system.
Seeks views on the organs and tissues that should be excluded from the new 'opt-out' organ donation system.
Third Reading 15:20:00 Motion Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: That the Bill do now pass. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab): My Lords, I should like briefly to express my thanks to the Prime Minister and my right …
Report 15:07:00 Report received.
Committee 10:08:00 Relevant documents: 43rd and 45th Reports from the Delegated Powers Committee Clause 1: “Appropriate consent” to adult transplantation activities: England Amendment 1 Moved by 1: Clause 1, page 1, line 22, leave out from beginning of line 22 …
Second Reading 10:07:00 Moved by Lord Hunt of Kings Heath: That the Bill be now read a second time. Lord Hunt of Kings Heath (Lab): My Lords, I should first like to declare an interest regarding my forthcoming appointment to …
First Reading 19:35:00 The Bill was brought from the Commons, read a first time and ordered to be printed.
Bill, as amended in Public Bill Committee, considered. Third Reading 12:37:00 Dan Jarvis (Barnsley Central) (Lab): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read the Third time. It has been an immense privilege to be a part of …
Queen’s recommendation signified. 19:58:00 The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Jackie Doyle-Price): I beg to move, That, for the purposes of any Act resulting from the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill, it is expedient to authorise …
The government wants views from as many people as possible on plans to make it easier for people to give consent to be an organ donor.
The government wants views from as many people as possible on plans to make it easier for people to give consent to be an organ donor.
Second Reading 09:35:00 Mr Geoffrey Robinson (Coventry North West) (Lab): It is a great pleasure to see the Minister in her place. I was very pleased that yesterday afternoon she put out an official statement of support from the Government. …
Seeks views on new coding and import commission directives for human tissue and cells.
The government wants views from as many people as possible on plans to make it easier for people to give consent to be an organ donor.
Seeks views on the role and performance of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
Seeks views on new coding and import commission directives for human tissue and cells.
Seeks views on new coding and import commission directives for human tissue and cells.
Seeks views on the role and performance of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA)
Seeks views on the role and performance of the Human Tissue Authority (HTA)