500 victims sue UK health secretary over contaminated blood scandal

theguardian.com

In the UK, about 500 people are suing the health secretary for damages due to contaminated blood, despite a compensation framework announcement. The death toll from the scandal stands at 3,000, with 30,000 infected. Survivors are also suing a school for experimental treatment without consent. The school has apologized for unethical practices. Legal cases are ongoing, with concerns about compensation schemes and lack of responsibility.


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