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ORGAN TASKFORCE REPORT IS GOOD NEWS AND
COMMON SENSE FOR FREEDOM
Published: 15/11/2008 19:00
The Ramadhan Foundation widely welcomes the
Government’s Organ Taskforce report into presumed consent on organ
donation, if as it is being reported they have proposed no change in
consent then common sense has prevailed. The Foundation has provided detailed
support to the Taskforce and we pay tribute to them for their open
minds when researching and consulting.
Whatever our views on
organ donation, going ahead and assuming consent is dangerous
and a serious breach of freedom and choice in this country. We are clear there needs to be more
education and campaigns in all communities and the Foundation is ready
to support the government.
The Prime Minster set up this initiative to
guide him and he must listen to the experts that make up the taskforce
and any attempt to persist to introduce this illiberal measure will be
resisted by faith communities.
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq, Chief Executive of the Foundation comments:
“Having
played a key role in providing evidence to the Taskforce I am pleased
they have taken our views into consideration and have agreed with us
that going ahead with presumed consent is not feasible and acceptable
in a free country.
The Ramadhan Foundation is clear that the
Government needs to invest into educational events and sessions within
all communities and ensure we increase those donating their organs to
save lives.
I hope the Government accept this report
and not persist in pushing this unnecessary measure that will do away
with choice.”
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Notes for editors
1. The Ramadhan Foundation is a leading Muslim youth organisation
in the UK
that is working for peaceful co-existence and dialogue for all
communities.
2. Based in Greater Manchester and working to also establish the
platform for human unity amongst our communities in the UK.
3. Mohammed
Shafiq is the Chief Executive of the Foundation, aged 29 and active
campaigning for a positive image of Islam and Muslims in the UK.
Mr.
Mohammed Shafiq
Chief
Executive
Ramadhan
Foundation
07989
764624 or 07814 835912
Mohammed.shafiq@ramadhanfoundation.com
www.ramadhanfoundation.com
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