Practicalities of regulating cryogenic preservation in the UK

In the recent “cryonics case”, JS (Disposal of Body), Re [2016] EWCH (Fam) (10 November 2016), which was reported here and here, Peter Jackson J observed that the Human Tissue Authority (HTA) had provided advice to the NHS Hospital Trust concerned, but under the terms of the Human Tissue Act 2004 it currently has no formal remit in this area [15]. This post gives an overview of  the issues to be addressed should legislation be introduced for the regulation of cryonics and similar technologies; and considers whether the 2004 Act would be an appropriate vehicle for doing so. Continue reading →