Infected Blood Scandal: Calls for Legal Reform and Compensation

Government promises comprehensive compensation as inquiry highlights systemic failures and need for statutory framework.

Over 30,000 people infected with HIV and Hepatitis C due to contaminated blood products from 1970 to 1991.
Inquiry report criticizes clinicians and successive governments for neglecting patient safety and covering up the scandal.
Government announces £210,000 interim payments for victims, with final payments potentially reaching £2.7 million per person.
Calls for a Misconduct in Public Office Act to hold officials accountable for state-level failures and prevent future tragedies.
Experts emphasize the importance of timely compensation, public apologies, and memorials for victim closure.