WALES has taken another step towards becoming the first part of the UK to change the law on organ donation.

The Assembly Government is drafting a legislative competence order (LCO) to transfer powers to Wales to introduce a “soft” opt-out system.

If successful, this would allow the next Assembly Government to change the law.

In a written statement to the National Assembly, Mrs Hart said officials are making “good progress” on the LCO.

… Campaigners believe an opt out system will increase the number of organs for transplantation and prevent people dying while on the waiting list.

Full article: http://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/wales-news/2010/11/18/organ-donation-opt-out-a-step-closer-in-wales-91466-27673680/