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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Storm Newton

Infected-blood victims ‘distressed and powerless’ over compensation scheme

Sir Brian Langstaff said he intends to publish a further report (Tracey Croggon/Infected Blood Inquiry/PA) - (PA Media)

The victims and families of those affected by the infected-blood scandal have been left feeling distressed and powerless at the Government’s approach to compensation, according to the chairman of the inquiry that scrutinised the treatment disaster.

It comes as Sir Brian Langstaff said he intends to publish a further report looking at the timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response.

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