On 16 August, the Government published updates to the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme. This follows an engagement exercise undertaken by Sir Robert Francis KC, Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority – the body that will be responsible for delivering the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme – with representatives of the infected blood community. Further information on the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/infected-blood-compensation-scheme).
Further information on the Infected Blood Compensation Authority and Sir Robert Francis’ report can be found here (https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/infected-blood-compensation-authority).