The infected blood inquiry is currently holding hearings due to escalating concerns over the government’s compensation efforts for victims, who were infected by contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 80s. Over 30,000 individuals contracted HIV and hepatitis, with 3,000 deaths reported. Victims have criticized the government for its slow payout process and lack of transparency, prompting inquiry chair Sir Brian Langstaff to take action. Though a new compensation scheme was established and funds allocated, only a limited number of claims have been processed thus far, raising significant concerns among victims and their advocates.
Victims groups have since said the government has been slow to pay out compensation and the process was lacking transparency.
The victims of this scandal have suffered unspeakably.
Inquiry chair Sir Brian Langstaff said he had decided to act given the "gravity" of the problems expressed.
The new compensation scheme increased the amount they could be paid and made compensation available to a much wider group of people.
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