I wish to register my opposition to the presumption of consent in organ donation.

Firstly, organs will in effect become the property of the state, until and unless there is an opt-out.

Secondly, family and relatives have no say in the blocking of the taking of an organ, as the proposed legislation now stands.

Thirdly, there can no longer be an act of free voluntary donation when a context of obligation is introduced.

Fourthly, it is not explained how the whole population can be fully informed of the new presumption short of a comprehensive public information programme.

Yours sincerely,  

C Elston