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Organ retention

About the retention of human biological material that can be used beneficially in diagnosis, education, auditing and research.

Tissue

Human biological material taken from deceased people can be used beneficially in diagnosis, education, auditing and research. Tissue samples and organs should only be removed with the full informed consent of the next of kin. The Department is currently reviewing policies in this area.

Tissue


Retained Organs Commission

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Established by the Secretary of State for Health, as recommended by the Chief Medical Officer in his advice to the Government on the taking and retention of organs and tissues at post-mortem examinations.

Retained Organs Commission (opens new window)

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