The wishes of the deceased are given primacy under the Act (Human Tissue Act 2004), and the Welsh Government will not deviate from this important principle under the new legislation.

BBC: Organ donation and family matters

The Acpo audit was sparked following a series of inspections by the Human Tissue Authority in 2009, asking for details of category three human tissue - significant body parts including organs and limbs - held by police before the Human Tissue Act came into force in 2006.

BBC: Further body parts kept by Avon and Somerset Police

The act gave formal guidance for the first time on human tissue retention and the process of notifying families involved.

BBC: Further body parts kept by Avon and Somerset Police