Everyone in Britain will be an organ donor from 2020 unless they opt-out

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It could save up to 700 people a year

Thanks to a new law, which was given the seal of approval by the Queen on Friday, people will now have to go out of their way to opt-out rather than opt-in.

The new law is known as ‘Max and Keira’s’, and was named after Max Johnson, 10, who was donated his heart by nine-year-old Keira Bell, who died in a car crash

 

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Always said why don't they do this anyway as we don't need them after we die

Good - I’ve said this for years!!!

As long as those who opt out of GIVING also automatically get opted out of RECEIVING that's great for all concerned.

I put it in my calendar to opt out.

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