ieExplains: The organ donation system is changing. Here's what you need to know
The Human Tissue Act 2024 is a composite piece of legislation that includes provisions around 'donation and transplantation of organs, tissues, and cells, post-mortem practice and procedures, anatomical examination, and public display of bodies after death'. File picture
Under new legislation that comes into operation from Tuesday, everybody will now be considered an organ donor unless they choose to add their name to a consent opt-out register, or are among a so-called excluded group.
This is part of the Human Tissue Act 2024.Â
