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Inquiry publishes Note from Counsel
On 9 April 2025, the Inquiry announced that it will hold hearings on 7-8 May about the timeliness and adequacy of the Government’s response to compensation.
The Inquiry also announced that it would publish a Note from Counsel to the Inquiry outlining the issues likely to be explored at the hearings.
The Note from Counsel has now been published, and can be viewed here.…
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Preliminary hearings now complete
The Infected Blood Inquiry has now completed three days of preliminary hearings at Church House in London.
During these hearing the Inquiry heard opening statements from the Chair of the Inquiry, Sir...
Update on the expert groups ahead of the preliminary hearings
To help get to the truth of what has happened in the most authoritative and transparent way possible, the Chair is appointing expert groups to advise him openly. These will cover the relevant fields...
Further details on the preliminary hearings
The programme for the three days has now been published, along with a fact-sheet with details including times for registration, the nature of the commemoration, and psychological support for people...
Sharing your experience with the Inquiry
Sir Brian Langstaff, the Chair of the Inquiry, and the Inquiry team are very grateful to the large number of people who are infected and affected who have completed the Inquiry’s form saying how they...
Update on preliminary hearings in September
Sir Brian's letter explains that the three days of preliminary hearings from Monday 24th to Wednesday 26th September at Church House will be an opportunity for core participants (or their legal...
Preliminary Hearings in September
The Inquiry is holding preliminary hearings at Church House in London from Monday 24 to Wednesday 26 September. This will be an opportunity for core participants to make opening statements about the...
Local meetings with the Inquiry team
We are holding meetings for people who have been infected and/or affected who would like to get an update from the Inquiry team in a city near where they live. So far meetings have been held in...
Terms of Reference published: Inquiry underway
Sir Brian Langstaff, Chair of the Inquiry said,
“What is difficult to comprehend is the sheer scale of what happened. The numbers of people, both adults and children, from all walks of life who were...
Invitation to share your experience with the Inquiry
We are inviting you to complete a short form by 20 July telling the Inquiry how you would like to provide evidence. We are asking you to complete this form so that we know how many people are...
The consultation on the Terms of Reference has closed
Sir Brian Langstaff, the Chair of the Inquiry, has consulted widely on the Terms of Reference. Sir Brian is very grateful to the large number of people who have contributed to the consultation whether...
Deadline for responses to the consultation is approaching
You can still contribute and submit your views through the Inquiry's online consultation, or if that is not possible provide a response to the consultation on Terms of Reference by email to: contact...
Notice issued about preserving potential evidence for the Inquiry
Separately, the Chief Executive and boards of the funds and trusts (Mcfarlane Trust, Eileen Trust, MFET Ltd, Skipton Fund Ltd, and Caxton Foundation) have been contacted to ensure the preservation of...