It is true that Mr. Fletcher is partly right in referring to regulations and standards. However, we could ask for regulations not to be based on a standard. The standard is restrictive and not respectful of the population as a whole. Reference is made to men having had sexual relations five years before an organ donation. I think that is absolutely unacceptable. Why not mention high-risk behaviour?
For instance, if a woman has had sexual relations with a gay man or bisexual man who engaged in a high-risk behaviour, she may not necessarily be inconvenienced, but she would probably also be high-risk. That would be discriminating against a significant section of the population.
You have to have a moral conscience when you want to donate an organ, for instance. It would be up to individuals, men and women alike, to comply with the conditions required of organ donors. I am in favour of this amendment because this standard sends out the wrong message to society. As you have stated, there are tests that are offered. Tests are done on all organs, and they are very reliable. It was mentioned by scientists who came to see us at the last two meetings.
It is very self-righteous to introduce such an exclusive standard. We maybe voting on this soon; as far as I am concerned, my mind is made up.