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Justice denied: Victims of infected blood products

Blood products designed to save lives in the 1970s and 80s did the very opposite. They were contaminated with HIV and hepatitis.
Infected blood samples.

Blood products designed to save lives in the 1970s and 80s did the very opposite. They were contaminated with HIV and hepatitis.

It left over 30,000 people infected.

An enquiry in the U.K. has recommended a large-scale compensation scheme, but will it deliver justice to victims? And what lessons can be learned to ensure it never happens again?

In this episode of The Discussion I talk with Mark Ward, a lead-advocate for victims of Infected Blood products.

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Bill Crews

Rev. Bill Crews AM is a much-loved Australian who's given over 3 million meals to the hungry and taught thousands of underprivileged kids to read. He's been recognised by The Rotary Foundation and Ernst & Young. He is on the National Trust’s list of 100 “National Living Treasures”.

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