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Infected Blood Victims Relaunch Legal Action Against UK Government

Hundreds of victims and relatives pursue lawsuits over inadequate compensation and alleged cover-ups in historic scandal.

Britain’s Paymaster General John Glen speaks during a statement regarding the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme, at the House of Commons, in London, on May 21. Victims of a decades-long contaminated blood scandal that has killed about 3,000 people in Britain will start receiving final compensation payments this year. Photo: UK Parliament/AFP
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Overview

  • Around 500 victims are suing the government for misfeasance in public office.
  • The lawsuits follow a damning report on systemic failures and cover-ups.
  • Compensation plans have been criticized as insufficient and misleading.
  • Victims demand accountability from both the government and Treloar College.
  • Prime Minister Rishi Sunak issued an apology but concerns remain over compensation details.