Author(s): ONWARD-ANWURI, LEAH | Special Edition JUNE 2024
Abstract
Organ harvesting is one of the most vital advances in modern medicine globally. It is a surgical procedure that enhances the quality of health and longevity of human life. Over the years, there has been an increasing need for organ transplantation across the globe. Organ harvesting requires a donor who consents to harvest or remove a specific organ.
This article, therefore, seeks to embark on a comparative study of the legal framework for trafficking in persons for organ removal in Nigeria and the United Kingdom. The aim is to ascertain the adequacy of Nigerian law to curb the scourge of trafficking in persons for the purpose of Nigeria.
The research adopts a qualitative research methodology using a doctrinal method of legal research. The research finds that the legal framework for trafficking in persons for organ removal in Nigeria and the UK are similar for all intents and purposes. It recommends the appropriate measures the Nigerian government may explore in combating the menace of human trafficking in the country.
Keywords: Organ Removal, Organ Transplantation, Organ Harvesting, Trafficking, Organ Donor.