Factor 8

Jonathan Van-Tam was the last witness as Inquiry evidence sessions came to a close. The Timetable for closing submission hearings in 2023 is published as Thursday's debate in Parliament draws near. Jason also discusses the film "Worth" starring Michael Keaton on Netflix.

Twice as many children were infected with HIV through blood products than previously thought. A note from the Inquiry reveals thinking around cryoprecipitate and life expectancy for people with haemophilia. Jason discussed Inquiry hearings, infected blood compensation framework and a debate secured in Westminster Hall this month.

Jason talks about his recent visit to parliament to take part in the launch of the Public Accountability APPG, which seeks to introduce what is now commonly known as a Hillsborough Law. A file of evidence concerning Dr Frank Hill and HIV is unlocked at the National Archives and funding to help Factor 8's campaign is obtained from the Terrence Higgins Trust.

A chronology examining the Hepatitis studies of Dr Craske in the 1970s looks set to paint a picture of consistent unethical and non-consensual experiments on haemophilia patients which last for over a decade. Jason reflects on this years Haemophilia remembrance service and discusses the latest developments relating to infected blood products compensation, including a debate application made in parliament by Dame Diana Johnson MP.

Boris, Rishi or Penny? All about how the next PM could impact on the contaminated blood scandal campaign. Plus, Jason talks about a recent revelation regarding interim compensation payments and the annual haemophilia remembrance service.