P2-73
Response
Under Consideration
AI-assessed
Amend HT Act for organisational responsibility
Recommendation
The government should amend the Human Tissue Act 2004 so that the organisation holding the licence has primary legal responsibility to ensure that: There is a suitable Designated Individual in place at their establishment. Suitable premises are provided and maintained. Suitable individuals are employed. All relevant legal and regulatory duties pertaining to the licence are met.
Published Evidence Summary
The following publicly available evidence relates to this recommendation:
According to the Government Interim Update in December 2025, the Department of Health and Social Care is considering legislative options to amend the Human Tissue Act 2004 to place primary legal responsibility on the organisation holding a licence for ensuring suitable individuals, premises, and adherence to duties. This remains under consideration.
How was this assessed?
Assessed by gemini-2.5-flash on 19 Mar 2026
Checked data held on this site (government responses, progress updates, independent evidence)
External sources searched: www.gov.uk, questions-statements.parliament.uk, www.legislation.gov.uk, hansard.parliament.uk
Jurisdiction
England
Response
Under Consideration
Response
Under Consideration
Under Consideration
Department of Health and Social Care
01 Dec 2025
This recommendation is under consideration.
Progress Timeline
Official Report
01 Dec 2025
Under consideration. The government will continue to work on its response to the recommendations and provide a full response to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report by summer 2026. (Source: Interim update on government progress in responding to the Fuller inquiry phase 2 report, December 2025)
Responsible Bodies
Department of Health and Social Care
Primary
Recommendation age
0.7 yr
Last formal update
01 Dec 2025