Law on organ donation in Wales changed. Under the new system, Welsh people who are over 18 will become potential donors automatically. People who don’t want to donate their organs have to remove themselves from the register. People who do nothing also become organ donors. The change of will apply to adults who have lived in the country for more than a year.
According to the latest figure, 1,000 people in the UK die every year while waiting for a transplant. Organ donation rates in the UK are 40 per cent lower compared to other countries that already use this kind of system. It is predicted that the new law could increase the number of organ donors.
In Japan, there are few donors compared to other countries. The number of organ donors remains small although law on organ transplant was changed a few years ago. So many people who needs a transplant can’t receive an organ donation. Now, many European countries use the system that all adults without their refusal will automatically become donors. I think this system is good to increase the number of organ donors because many people can donate their organs easily. I think some Japanese people hesitate to donate because there are few Japanese people who donate their organs after their deaths. If Japan would use the system, many people would donate and many lives could be saved. In addition to these good points, people who don’t want to donate their organs can refuse under the system. So I agree to the system.