> Men who have sex with men as a group have been shown to be at a statistically higher risk of acquiring HIV and other sexually acquired infections, including hepatitis B, in the UK.
The donor selection criteria in place are based on statistical risks for sexual behaviour associated with that population group - men who have sex with men - rather than an individual's specific sexual history or sexuality.
The Advisory Committee on the Safety of Blood, Tissues and Organs (SaBTO) advise that there is insufficient evidence available to be able to determine the impact on blood safety of introdu…