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12 Authority must have regard to certain objectives etc.

In performing the Authority’s functions under this Act, the Authority must have regard to: (a) the following objectives: (i) promoting a co‑ordinated and consistent approach to organ or tissue donation and transplantation matters; (ii) improving access to organ or tissue donation and transplantation services; (iii) improving the identification of potential organ or tissue donors; (iv) minimising waiting times for potential organ or tissue recipients; (v) improving the management of waiting lists for potential organ or tissue recipients; (vi) improving the management of the allocation of donated organs or tissue; (vii) improving support services for organ or tissue donors and their partners and families; (viii) improving the skills and knowledge of people involved in providing organ or tissue donation and transplantation services; (ix) improving public knowledge about, and public confidence in, organ or tissue donation and transplantation services; and (b) international best practice; and (c) safety; and (d) effectiveness; and (e) privacy; and (f) equity; and (g) transparency; and (h) such other matters (if any) as the Authority considers relevant.