The Infected Blood Compensation Authority will start making payments this year, providing justice for victims of the contaminated blood scandal, acknowledged as the worst NHS disaster.
Jason Evans, a campaigner, said this compensation scheme, while not replacing lost lives, is a significant advancement towards addressing the needs of affected families.
The government recognized the scandal's impact, stating that thousands had died, and those infected are still suffering, underlining the need for compensatory justice.
The new compensation scheme, expected to cost £10bn, aims to rectify the lack of adequate support provided to approximately 30,000 individuals infected in the 1970s-80s.
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