Petition · Department of Health and Social Care
Make organ donation consent made prior to someone’s death binding
Open for signatures
999 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the Government to legislate so that a person’s registered decision to donate is legally binding and cannot be overridden by family members after the person’s death.
Under the current system, families are still consulted and can effectively prevent donation, even when a person has clearly stated their wishes. We think this undermines personal autonomy and can result in fewer lifesaving transplants.
Timeline
| 27 May 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
999
Status
Open for signatures
Department
Department of Health and Social Care
Opened
27 May 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 26 Jul 2026.