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Nature of legal actions post-infected blood scandal apology by end of 2024
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Resolution / Starting Odds
No further legal actions • 33%
Civil lawsuits from victims • 33%
Further government inquiries • 33%
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Rishi Sunak Issues Apology for Infected Blood Scandal, Promises Billions in Compensation
May 20, 2024, 04:30 PM
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has issued an unequivocal apology to the victims of the infected blood scandal following the publication of a long-awaited inquiry report. Sunak described the day as a 'day of shame for the British state' and acknowledged that the people and institutions trusted by the public failed in a 'harrowing and devastating way.' The Prime Minister's apology marks the first formal government acknowledgment of the scandal, which has affected thousands of individuals and their families. Sunak also committed to a comprehensive compensation scheme to be delivered 'whatever it costs,' with billions of pounds expected to be announced. The inquiry report has been described as 'chilling' and has prompted calls for urgent justice and compensation for the victims. Labour MP Sarah Jones emphasized the need for proper compensation, and Sunak apologized on behalf of every government since the 1970s.
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Mostly positive • 33%
Mixed reactions • 33%
Mostly negative • 33%
Financial Compensation • 50%
Healthcare Services • 50%
No appeal • 33%
Appeal filed, but lost • 33%
Appeal filed and won • 33%
Legislation changes • 25%
Public hearings • 25%
No significant action • 25%
Government reshuffle • 25%
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No • 50%
No legal action • 25%
Civil lawsuit • 25%
Criminal charges • 25%
Settlement out of court • 25%
No new legal actions • 33%
New charges filed • 33%
Settlement of past allegations • 33%
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Less than £5 billion • 25%
£5 billion to £10 billion • 25%
£10 billion to £15 billion • 25%
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