Bill sent back due to prisoners being able to donate organs
President Mohamed Muizzu sent the Organ Transplant Bill back to Parliament for re-examination because it allowed prisoners to donate organs. The bill was passed on 14 May 2026. The President's letter to Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla stated that prisoners lack freedom and choice, making voluntary consent questionable. He also cited potential conflicts with Islamic law (Qisas) and enforcement difficulties. The bill was sent back on Attorney General Ahmed Usham's recommendation. Parliament has begun debate on sending it back to committee.
President Mohamed Muizzu sent the Organ Transplant Bill back to Parliament for re-examination because it allowed prisoners to donate organs. The bill was passed on 14 May 2026. The President's letter to Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla stated that prisoners lack freedom and choice, making voluntary consent questionable. He also cited potential conflicts with Islamic law (Qisas) and enforcement difficulties. The bill was sent back on Attorney General Ahmed Usham's recommendation. Parliament has begun debate on sending it back to committee.
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President Mohamed Muizzu sent the Organ Transplant Bill back to Parliament for re-examination because it allowed prisoners to donate organs. The bill was passed on 14 May 2026. The President's letter to Speaker Abdul Raheem Abdulla stated that prisoners lack freedom and choice, making voluntary consent questionable. He also cited potential conflicts with Islamic law (Qisas) and enforcement difficulties. The bill was sent back on Attorney General Ahmed Usham's recommendation. Parliament has begun debate on sending it back to committee.
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