The Human Tissue Authority (HTA) welcomes the conclusion of this case. People and organisations wanting to use human tissue must follow the law. We will involve the police where we think the law has been broken. 

In September, a total of 100 living organ donations were approved across all four nations.

Every year around twenty people make the choice to be buried at sea off the Isle of Wight. Unfortunately in a small number of instances human remains have washed back to shore, resulting in an unusual challenge for the Human Tissue Authority and our partners.