In May 2024, the Infected Blood Inquiry report was published (accessible here: https://www.infectedbloodinquiry.org.uk/reports/inquiry-report). The report detailed the systemic issues that led to the infected blood scandal, which saw the deaths of over 3000 people who received infected blood whilst undergoing different medical treatments. Hannah Gibbs, an assistant professor at the LSE, sat down with Professor Nicola Lacey to discuss the Infected Blood Inquiry. Hannah represented 300 core participants in the Inquiry and in this episode articulated what she learned about the nature of public inquiries more generally. What role do public inquiries play within the legal system? Do they provide sufficient vindication for the victims of tragedies like the infected blood scandal? Nicola Lacey and Hannah Gibbs consider these questions and much more.

This episode was produced by Mohid Malik.

Speakers: Nicola Lacey and Hannah Gibbs

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