Category - organ donation

Call for government to reform the law on organ donation

staff writers — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:12 +0000

The British Humanist Association (BHA) has urged on the British government to push ahead with legal reform on organ donation which would have the effect of requiring people to opt out rather than opt in to the donation system.

Philippines bishops condemn human organ trade and poverty trap

agency reporter — Thu, 31 Jan 2008 07:58:06 +0000

The Philippines Catholic Bishops' Conference has described the sale and trade of human organs, and issue of increasing concern across South East Asia as "morally unacceptable" and as a violating the dignity of a human person.

Bishop encourages Christians to consider organ donation

staff writers — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 07:48:40 +0000

The Anglican Bishop of Southwark, the Rt Rev Dr Tom Butler, has encouraged Christians to give serious thought to the responsibility to donate their organs to others upon their death, saying it is a striking example of love of neighbour.

Church of England urges organ donation as a Christian response

staff writers — Mon, 08 Oct 2007 22:24:05 +0000

Self-giving and voluntary generosity with possessions for the well being of others are Christian duties which point towards the desirability of church people taking a lead in post-death organ donation, the Church of England has suggested in parliamentary evidence.