Federal Council wants to combat international illegal organ trade more effectively

The Federal Council The fight against organ trafficking has to be tightened throughout Europe. Switzerland has been involved in a corresponding amendment to the law of the Council of Europe, which must standardize the criminal law provisions. The Swiss Transplantation Act already largely complies with the convention: "Swiss law prohibits paying money for the donation of an organ, accepting money or dealing with organs." However, in a new provision of the law it will also be punished if Swiss people are involved in organ trafficking offenses abroad. For this purpose, the Swiss Transplantation Act must be adapted accordingly. (Photo: Miscellaneous books relating to selling body organs/ umjanedoan/flickr, CC BY 2.0)

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