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Act No. XXVIII of 2016 - Human Organs, Tissues and Cell Donation Act

Twelfth Legislature (2013 - 2017)


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Published on 10 June 2016

Bill No. 141 - Human Organs, Tissues and Cells Donation Bill

Objects and Reasons

This Act shall address both cadaveric and live organs, tissue and cell donation whilst ensuring that organ, tissues and cells donation shall continue to be viewed as a selfless gift. The Act has the objective of strongly emphasising altruistic choices, reinforcing the philosophy of voluntary and unpaid donation as well as solidarity between the donor and the recipient. The Act lays down the applicable procedures in the field of organ, cell and tissue donation. The Act further introduces amendments to the Criminal Code to address offences under the Council of Europe Convention against Trafficking in Human Organs, 2015.

Motion No. 282 - Human Organs, Tissues and Cells Donation Bill