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Forced Organ Harvesting in China

Summary

The European Parliament calls for an end to reported forced organ harvesting in China and demands independent international investigations.
9 05.05.2022
Other
justice
human rights
criminal law
international relations

Key points

  • The European Parliament expresses grave concern over reports of systematic organ harvesting targeting ethnic and religious minorities in China.
  • Evidence suggests that detainees are being subjected to involuntary medical tests, such as blood work and ultrasounds, to create databases for organ matching.
  • The practice of forced organ harvesting may be classified as a crime against humanity under international law.
  • The resolution calls for the Chinese government to allow independent monitoring by international human rights mechanisms, such as the United Nations.

Speeches

21 Speeches in total

Pro
Contra
Miriam LEXMANN
Miriam LEXMANN
PPE
1:23 min
12.2. Reports of continued organ harvesting in China
Fabio Massimo CASTALDO
Fabio Massimo CASTALDO
NI
1:36 min
12.2. Reports of continued organ harvesting in China
Documents (PDFs)
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