The Human Tissue (Authorisation) (Scotland) Bill is structured as follows —
Part 1 provides an overview of the Bill structure;
Part 2 adds to the existing duties of Scottish Ministers under the 2006 Act to promote information and awareness about authorisation of transplantation and pre-death procedures; and to establish and maintain a register of information relating to decisions to authorise, or not authorise, donation;
Part 3 includes provisions which amend the 2006 Act in relation to authorisation of removal and use of part of a body by deceased persons, including providing for “deemed authorisation” of organ and tissue donation for adults for the purposes of transplantation of common types of organ and tissue; specific provisions regarding authorisation by or on behalf of a child; a framework for authorisation for pre-death procedures in order to allow successful transplantation; and setting out duties to inquire into the views of the potential donor; and
Part 4 sets out various general and final provisions, including adding an interpretation section, and makes consequential amendments.Delegated Powers Memorandum, Page 1
The overarching aim of the Bill is to increase the organ and tissue donation rate and as a consequence, the number of transplants carried out.