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In the Review of Fatal Accident Inquiry Legislation 2009, it was found that the sheriff courts in Scotland were "intimidating" and tended "to have an adversarial atmosphere."

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Guidelines for Death Certification were issued in Northern Ireland.

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A new statutory medical examiner system is set to come into force in England and Wales.

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NHS England and NHS Wales began to implement medical examiner systems whereby all deaths would be independently scrutinised by medical examiners if they are not referred to the coroner.

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The Prime Minister announced additional funding for EIBSS.

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A UK Government press release announced Sir Robert Francis QC would undertake the infected blood Compensation Framework Study.

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The Government accepted the Inquiry's recommendations for interim payments.

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PFC produced 11 pilot batches of "ZHT" and tested their clinical validity in late 1983.

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PFC and SNBTS prioritised dry heat treatment over pasteurisation after the the data presented at Groningen showed that it could inactivate HTLV-3.

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PFC heat treated its existing 12-month stock of Factor 8 batches manufactured as early as October 1983.

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PFC heat treated products for 24 hours (extended from 2 hours).

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PFC experienced issues with the freeze drying process in relation to the production of Z8.

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Clinical trials of Z8 were delayed due to a question about compensation to patients who might be harmed during the trials raised by Prof Ludlam, supported by all of Scotland's haemophilia doctors.

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Dr Peter Foster was head of the R&D Department of the SNBTS PFC.

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Dr Peter Foster was a biochemist at PFC.

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Dr Jason from CDC gave a presentation on AIDS and reported that HIV was dry heat treatment at 68°C for 24 hours inactivated HIV.

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Dr Jason from CDC gave a presentation on AIDS and reported that HIV was dry heat treatment at 68C for 24 hours inactivated HIV.

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The EIBSS rejected Maria Mooraby's application and appeals despite a supporting letter from her treating clinician and written statements from her husband and
daughter.

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A man infected with Hepatitis C told the Inquiry that after being told he was "at-risk" for public health purposes he noticed a significant change in how he was treated by the medical profession, having been made to feel dirty and experiencing frustrating last minute changes of plan.

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A witness described how the Genito-urinary and Sexual Health Clinic served all HIV patients with the exception of the haemophilia patients with HIV, who were ring-fenced within the haemophilia centre. This meant that her husband did not have the benefit of discussing treatment options with HIV specialists.

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