Written Question · S2W-10133 · Session 2
When it expects to introduce legislation on human tissue, similar to the Human Tissue Bill in Westminster; what consultations it expects to…
The question
To ask the Scottish Executive when it expects to introduce legislation on human tissue, similar to the Human Tissue Bill in Westminster; what consultations it expects to undertake; who will be consulted, and when any consultations will take place.
The answer
As announced by the First Minister on 7 September, we intend to introduce legislation on human organs and tissue during the course of this year.
A consultation seeking views on proposals for new legislation on hospital post-mortem examinations took place between 24 November 2003 and 27 February 2004. A consultation on modernising the Anatomy Act 1984 took place between 28 January and 30 April 2004. A further consultation on new legislation relating to organ and tissue donation and transplantation took place between 18 March 2004 and 11 June 2004.
A wide range of people and organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors were consulted. A detailed analysis of the responses to these consultations will be published in the near future.
A consultation seeking views on proposals for new legislation on hospital post-mortem examinations took place between 24 November 2003 and 27 February 2004. A consultation on modernising the Anatomy Act 1984 took place between 28 January and 30 April 2004. A further consultation on new legislation relating to organ and tissue donation and transplantation took place between 18 March 2004 and 11 June 2004.
A wide range of people and organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors were consulted. A detailed analysis of the responses to these consultations will be published in the near future.
In the Official Report
No contribution in the Official Report cites S2W-10133 by reference.