Explanatory Note
(This note is not part of the Regulations)
These Regulations are made in exercise of the powers in sections 8(1) and 23(1) of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (c. 16) in order to address failures of retained EU law to operate effectively and other deficiencies (in particular under section 8(2)(a), (f) and (g)) arising from the withdrawal of the UK from the European Union.
These Regulations make amendments to legislation in the field of procedures to be followed and information to be transmitted in connection with ensuring the quality and safety of organs intended for transplantation.
Part 2 amends primary legislation. Part 3 amends subordinate legislation, including to confer a power for the appropriate authority to make regulations in connection with the information to be collected concerning the characterisation of organs and donors.
An impact assessment has not been produced for this instrument as no, or no significant, impact on the private or voluntary sector is foreseen.