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Police Apologize, Offer £12bn for Blood Scandal Victims

5/18/2026

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Police apologized for the delay in deciding a criminal probe into the contaminated-blood scandal, calling it a “living nightmare” for families.
Deputy Chief Constable Robert Griffin said the Chiefs’ Council review has not yet found grounds for a criminal investigation.
The May 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry reported 30,000 HIV or hepatitis C infections and 3,000 deaths.
The government pledged £12 billion compensation, including up to £60,000 for victims of medical experiments.

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Police apologized for the delay in deciding a criminal probe into the contaminated-blood scandal, calling it a “living nightmare” for families.
Deputy Chief Constable Robert Griffin said the Chiefs’ Council review has not yet found grounds for a criminal investigation.
The May 2024 Infected Blood Inquiry reported 30,000 HIV or hepatitis C infections and 3,000 deaths.
The government pledged £12 billion compensation, including up to £60,000 for victims of medical experiments.