Human Organ Transplant Act- How far is it viable to forego consent in harvesting organs? What recommendations and guidelines would you implement to so

The Human Organ Transplant Act allows for the kidneys, heart, liver and corneas to be removed in the event of death from any cause for the purpose of transplantation. From 1 November 2009, HOTA will cover all Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents 21 years old and above, who are of sound mind, unless they have opted out. The upper age limit of 60 years has been removed. HOTA (Human Organ Transplant Act) refers to the law that covers the removal of any organ from the body of a dead person into the body a living person. In short, it covers transplantation of human organs. Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents.

Now, the Government wants to include liver, heart and cornea as well and not just from death due to accidents. The organs can come from any dead person. Living donors can offer their liver and kidney too. And as in the current Act, all Singaporeans and permanent residents, except Muslims, will be governed by it and may choose to opt out. Muslims, on the other hand, can choose to opt in. The subject is an emotional one with religious overtones and the dozen MPs, including three Muslims, raised many issues that have dogged it since the debate began two years ago.

I personally fee lthat HOTA is an unreasonable act and to solve this problem, we should immediately ban such human organ transplants. Firstly, this is sign of disrespect towards one's own body should we give away his/her organs, even though they might approve such an act themselves. It is only right if we show respect to our own bodies and not do such unnatural acts. Also, HOTA bears risks should the donor accept using it. The donor might themselves also unexpectedly suffer from other health problems should they donate away that specific organ, and sometimes the donor might be killed in the process.