National Assembly for Wales

Inquiry into Presumed Consent for Organ Donation

The Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee, has started an inquiry into the potential for making changes to the way body organs are donated in Wales. Since organ donation can be a sensitive subject, the Committee is particularly interested in finding out the views of people in Wales.

The Committee invites your views on Organ Donation. You can contribute in a number of ways:

  • informally, by voting on each of the statements below;
  • you can register on the site and contribute to to our online discussion forum;
  • you can write to the Committee via e-mail: health.wellbeing.localgovt.comm@wales.gsi.gov.uk; or by post: Health, Wellbeing and Local Government Committee Clerk, National Assembly for Wales, Cardiff Bay, CF99 1NA.

Quick Vote - Presumed Consent for Organ Donation

You can vote on any of the statements below. Please note that this is an informal straw poll that may be used by the Committee, and it will remain active for the next two weeks. We may also present new questions on the topic. No personal details will be collected when you submit your vote.

Statement 1

When I die, I would like my organs to be taken automatically to save or improve someone’s life.

Do you have any further views on this subject? Register and contribute to our discussion forum.
Yes 72%
No 28%

Statement 2

I would like my organs to be used after I die but want to put my name on the register or carry a donor card

Do you have any further views on this subject? Register and contribute to our discussion forum.
Yes 40%
No 60%

Statement 3

When I die I would not want my organs removed

Do you have any further views on this subject? Register and contribute to our discussion forum.
Yes 20%
No 80%

Statement 4

I would prefer my loved ones to decide whether or not my organs should be donated

Do you have any further views on this subject? Register and contribute to our discussion forum.
Yes 44%
No 56%