UK government announces interim compensation

For the infected blood transfusion scandal.

300,000 people affected.

£10 billion expected cost.

Is there anyone our government doesn't owe money to ?

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mysteryespresso

What was the scandal exactly, can you explain

AntisocialTroll · 56-60, F

@mysteryespresso Back in the 80's and early 90's they were giving blood transfusions without testing the blood for diseases like HIV and hepatitis, they knew there was a problem but brushed it under the carpet.

As a result many people became infected through no fault of their own, it's been common knowledge for decades now and still people have not had compensation for what was done to them, obviously a lot have died in the meantime.