Human Tissue Act 2004 : Elizabeth II. Chapter 30

This Act makes provision for activities involving human tissue, and the transfer of human remains for certain museum collections.

It extends to England, Wales and Northern Ireland, except for certain clauses that will only apply to the whole of the UK.

It sets out a legislative framework for whole body donation, and the taking, storage and use of human organs and tissue; and also sets out what constitutes "appropriate consent" in relation to bodies of deceased children, and in relation to bodies of living or deceased adults.

The Act also establishes and sets out the remit for the Human Tissue Authority, which will issue licences to carry on relevant activities in relation to the use of human bodies and tissue.