US EditionUK infected blood victims ‘harmed yet further’ by ministers’ response, inquiry warns
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 9 – A report criticizes the UK compensation scheme for excluding some victims and requiring unrealistic proof, with only 460 of over 2,000 claimants paid so far, officials said.
- The Infected Blood Inquiry published a 210-page report in May 2024 accusing the NHS of a pervasive cover-up affecting thousands infected by contaminated blood products.
- This outcome followed decades of government delay and a rushed compensation scheme initiated after a snap general election to meet an August 2024 deadline.
- The report highlighted that only 460 people have received compensation so far with many more barred, including those infected with HIV before 1982, and the psychological harm requirements are unrealistic.
- Inquiry chair Sir Brian Langstaff stated survivors have been harmed further by behind-closed-doors decisions leading to obvious injustices, urging faster, fairer compensation and greater transparency.
- The findings imply urgent action is needed to restore trust and address long delays, as victims remain in limbo facing new psychological pain while waiting for justice.
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