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House of Commons · Petition P002949

Recommendations of the Infected Blood Inquiry

18 April 2024

Presented 1 time by 1 MP

NHS

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At a glance

This petition concerning recommendations of the infected blood inquiry was presented to Parliament once by 1 MP.

Issue summary

The petition addresses the ongoing suffering of individuals infected with contaminated blood, highlighting that two victims die each week due to delayed compensation and justice.

Action requested

The petitioners request that the House of Commons urges the Government to implement the recommendations in the Second Interim Report of the Infected Blood Inquiry without delay.

Key facts

  • Two victims are dying every week.
  • An amendment to establish a body for paying compensation was voted on in December but requires further action.

Presentation timeline

MPs presented this petition on the following dates. Each card shows the presenters and any recorded remarks.

  1. Presented 18 April 2024

    Rachel Hopkins Lab Luton South and South Bedfordshire

    I wish to present a petition on behalf of those infected and affected by the contaminated blood scandal, particularly those in my constituency. I commend all campaigners across the country and in my constituency, including, of course, my right hon. Friend the Member for Kingston upon Hull North (Dame Diana Johnson). Two victims of this scandal are dying every week. We voted in December to establish a body to pay compensation, as an amendment to the Victims and Prisoners Bill, and we still need to see action. Justice delayed is justice denied. The petition states:

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