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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.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. Solicitors representing many of the victims want a small number of experts to be called to a new hearing to give evidence on statistics.
The inquiry, led by senior judge Lord Penrose, has already taken almost four years. The inquiry, led by Lord Penrose, has already taken almost four years.
It was set up by the Scottish government following a long campaign. The senior judge will give his decision on the witness call in writing later.
The judge has been examining how people received contaminated blood in the 1970s and 1980s. The inquiry was set up by the Scottish government following a long campaign.
Lord Penrose 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.