Inquiry seeks legal clarification on retention of human organs by hospitals

The inquiry is likely to press for clarification of the law on organ retention, chair Professor Ian Kennedy has announced. It asked for legal advice after witnesses revealed that UK hospitals hold more than 15,000 organs.

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