Infected Blood Compensation Scheme
Commons · Question 46258 · Tabled 17 Apr 2025 · Cabinet Office · Official record
Answered 28 Apr 2025
Question
Asked by Martin Wrigley
To ask the Minister for the Cabinet Office, for what reason the burden of proof in the Infected Blood Compensation Scheme is placed on victims.
Answer
Answered by Nick Thomas-Symonds, 28 Apr 2025
Given the long-running nature of the infected blood scandal, not all medical records will still be available and, as set out in the regulations, eligibility for compensation will be determined based on the balance of probabilities. The Infected Blood Comp...