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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sravasti Dasgupta

Switzerland votes in favour of presumed consent for organ donation

PA Media

Switzerland has passed a law to presume consent for organ donations unless an individual has actively chosen to opt out.

The change from explicit consent to presumed was approved by 60.2 per cent of the voters, while 39.8 per cent voted against it in a referendum.

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