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Father of HIV-Infected Child Calls Compensation 'Blood Money'

share-iconPublished: Thursday, January 09 share-iconUpdated: Thursday, January 09 comment-icon2 months ago
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Father of HIV-Infected Child Calls Compensation 'Blood Money'

Credited from: BBC

  • The father of Colin Smith, who died from AIDS due to contaminated blood, refers to compensation as "blood money."
  • Colin Smith, a hemophiliac, was infected in 1990 after receiving blood products from the United States.
  • While acknowledging the interim compensation of £100,000 as recognition, his father wants prosecutions to follow.
  • At least 300 victims in Wales suffer from chronic conditions due to this scandal during the 1970s and 80s.
  • The UK government has set aside £11.8 billion for compensation, with payments exempt from taxes and benefits.

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