Infected blood compensation has led to ‘segregation of suffering’
The Government’s handling of compensation for victims of the infected blood scandal has led to a “segregation of suffering”, it has been claimed.
Justine Gordon-Smith, whose father died after being infected with hepatitis C, said victims’ families feel “discriminated” against due to the current interim payment system.
In April, the Infected Blood Inquiry published its final report on compensation for the victims.
Chairman of the inquiry, Sir Brian Langstaff, said relatives – including parents who lost children and children orphaned when their parents died – remain “unrecognised” when it comes
