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Belfast Live
Health
Rebecca Black

Northern Ireland 'opt-out' organ donation law passes final stage at Assembly

A major reform of organ donation legislation in Northern Ireland is to be named for a five-year-old who has been waiting most of his life for a new heart.

The legislation, which will become known as Daithi’s Law, passed its final hurdle in the Stormont Assembly on Tuesday.

The new legislation will mean all adults become potential donors unless they specifically opt out.

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