Royal College of Physicians
Government Affairs Website
Labour under fire over organ vote
Press Review 25 June 2004
Government whips stand accused of "control freakery" after ordering MPs to vote against plans to increase the number of donated organs available for transplant. Tory and Liberal Democrat MPs have been given a free vote next week on the proposals which replace the current system of organ donor cards with an "opt-out" system.
Human tissue law set for further revision
Press Review 26 April 2004
Ministers are reported to be ready to redraft several sections of the Human Tissue Bill again following further heavy criticisms from scientists.
Organ donation plans to be revised
News Article 26 April 2004
Ministers are ready to redraft several sections of the Human Tissue Bill again this week following further heavy criticisms from scientists.
NHS Confederation
Government Affairs Website
Professors Nick Wright and Chris Foster - Council of Heads of Medical Schools
Stakeholder Interview 12 March 2004
Professor Nick Wright, president of the Pathological Society of Great Britain, and Professor Chris Foster, professor of cellular and molecular pathology at the University of Liverpool, talk to ePolitix.com about the Human Tissue Bill on behalf of the Council Heads of Medical Schools.
New human tissue laws will hit research, claims expert
News Article 23 February 2004
A leading medical professor has challenged the government's plans to overhaul the human organ laws.
Medical Research Council
Government Affairs Website
Depression Alliance
Government Affairs Website
Families seek compensation for body part 'theft'
Press Review 19 January 2004
Minister firm over organ donation
Press Review 16 January 2004
Winterton commits to consent in organ donor laws
News Article 15 January 2004
Health minister Rosie Winterton has said that consent will remain the cornerstone of controversial organ donation legislation.
Human organs legislation unveiled
Press Review 5 December 2003
Human Tissue Act 2004
Legislation 26 November 2003
"A Bill will also be introduced to regulate retention of human tissues after death."
Mersey parents' anger at Alder Hey 'cover up'
Press Review 18 September 2001
