Extract from second reading debate (Lords) of the Organ Donation (Deemed Consent) Bill (private bill) - Nov 23
Sunday, 25 November 2018 11:22
Lord Leigh of Hurley (Con):...I have no medical training whatever
but I wish to draw your Lordships’ attention to my register of
interests, which discloses that I am a vice-president of
the Jewish Leadership Council and the president of
Westminster synagogue. As such, speaking as a progressive rather
than Orthodox Jew, I point out that, as some of your Lordships
might be aware, as in many religions there are many strands within
Judaism. The Orthodox community would probably be...Request free trial
(Con):...I
have no medical training whatever but I wish to draw your
Lordships’ attention to my register of interests, which discloses
that I am a vice-president of the Jewish Leadership Council and the president
of Westminster synagogue. As such, speaking as a progressive rather
than Orthodox Jew, I point out that, as some of your Lordships
might be aware, as in many religions there are many strands within
Judaism. The Orthodox community would probably be guided by the
traditional biblical prohibitions against making any cuts to a
body. The body is regarded as a holy vessel, because it has housed
a soul created by God. The body therefore has to be honoured, as
much as if it still contained a living person. However, I have
discussed this matter directly with the Chief Rabbi, Ephraim
Mirvis, and he believes that all Jews would temper that view by
recognising that there is a higher value of saving a person’s life,
and that that trumps all considerations...
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