Analysis of the Infected Blood Inquiry’s Final Report

The final report of Sir Brian Langstaff, Chairman of the Infected Blood Inquiry, has been handed down today. Sir Brian is forthright in his criticism of the events that led initially to transmission of infection and the subsequent response of the NHS and government. Steven Snowden KC of 12 King’s Bench Walk (instructed by Collins Solicitors) led Dr Achas Burin of 12KBW and Brian Cummins of Old Square Chambers, representing the largest group of infected and affected individuals at the Inquiry (1,500+ core and non-core participants).

Inquiries Update: Three Things You Need to Know

Achas Burin updates readers on three essential news items concerning the future of Public Inquiries: the commencement of the Lampard Inquiry, the Norton committee reviewing Inquiries and the government consultation on apologies following the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse.

Infected Blood Inquiry orders compensation to be paid

The Infected Blood Inquiry published its second interim report on Wednesday, 5 April 2023. Steven Snowden KC and Achas Burin of 12KBW, alongside Brian Cummins of Old Square Chambers, represented the largest group of victims in the Inquiry. In this blog article, Achas summarises and comments on the second interim report.