How is organ donation perceived in your countries?
The UK has reached a point where all adults are basically considered to be willing to donate their organs when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to.
I have no objection to this law personally, and I haven't heard much objection from others either.
England
English organ donation law has changed. All adults in England are now considered to have agreed to be an organ donor when they die unless they have recorded a decision not to donate or are in one of the excluded groups.
Wales
The legislation for Wales is ‘deemed consent’. This means that if you haven’t registered an organ and tissue donation decision, you will be considered to have no objection to becoming a donor.
Scotland
The legislation for Scotland is ‘deemed authorisation’. This means that if you have not confirmed whether you want to be a donor or not, you will be considered to be willing to donate your organs and tissue when you die.
Northern Ireland
The current legislation for Northern Ireland is to opt in to organ and tissue donation. In 2020 the Department of Health in Northern Ireland announced a consultation on proposed changes to an opt out system of consent for organ donation.