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Penrose blood inquiry: Call to hear more witnesses | |
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An inquiry into how hundreds of people were infected with hepatitis and HIV from NHS-supplied blood products has been told it should hear evidence from more witnesses. | |
Solicitors representing many of the victims told the Penrose Inquiry more people should be allowed to take part. | |
The inquiry, led by senior judge Lord Penrose, has already taken almost four years. | The inquiry, led by senior judge Lord Penrose, has already taken almost four years. |
It was set up by the Scottish government following a long campaign. | It was set up by the Scottish government following a long campaign. |
The judge has been examining how people received contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. | The judge has been examining how people received contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. |
Hundreds of people in Scotland are thought to have been exposed to infection. | Hundreds of people in Scotland are thought to have been exposed to infection. |
Although 160 victims submitted statements when the inquiry was announced, Lord Penrose only allowed 20 to give evidence. | Although 160 victims submitted statements when the inquiry was announced, Lord Penrose only allowed 20 to give evidence. |
Those who have been at the centre of Scottish campaigns for justice said this meant crucial evidence from doctors and the state had gone unchallenged. | Those who have been at the centre of Scottish campaigns for justice said this meant crucial evidence from doctors and the state had gone unchallenged. |
Lord Penrose's final report is expected next year. | Lord Penrose's final report is expected next year. |