'Perhaps the government will apologise once the Infected Blood Inquiry report is published, dare we hold our breath?' Writes the solicitor representing 1,500 victims of the infected blood scandal.
How this was allowed to happen is the subject of the Infected Blood Inquiry chaired by Sir Brian Langstaff, which heard its closing evidence at the start of this year. The final report is eagerly awaited by all involved this Autumn.
Worse still, a policy of denial and cover-up existed for decades. Ministers deferred excessively to civil servants who stubbornly refused to admit their mistakes, fearing significant legal and financial consequences. This marked a small step towards justice for some but still excluded all those who had lost parents, children and other family members – each of whom continues to suffer as a result.
Extended eligibility is welcomed, however, the limitations that Sir Brian appears to impose on victims’ access to independent legal advice is concerning. The victims have suffered loss over many years. It is unrealistic to expect them to be able to quantify their claims without specialist advice.
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