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Bahrain Prisoners Try Get out of Jail by Selling Kidneys

Prisoners in Bahrain who offered up their kidneys as a way out of jail were turned down by prison officials. Dr Sadiq Abdulla said the law in Bahrain does not allow such a deal. "It is surely an act of desperation by the prisoners, but this cannot be allowed," he told the GDN. "Even if […]

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Prisoners in Bahrain who offered up their kidneys as a way out of jail were turned down by prison officials.

Dr Sadiq Abdulla said the law in Bahrain does not allow such a deal.

"It is surely an act of desperation by the prisoners, but this cannot be allowed," he told the GDN.

"Even if it was allowed under exceptional circumstances, it would open a Pandora's Box.

"That would be difficult, if not impossible, to manage."

He added that Bahrain is considering legalizing organ trade.

Read our recent series of articles on the Indian kidney trade here.

Kidney Donors' Offer Rejected [Gulf Daily News]