Open Registration
The scheme be opened to registration to everyone who may be eligible.
How was this assessed?
Response
Accepted
Response
AcceptedThe remaining 11 recommendations focus on IBCA delivery. Further detail on these will be set out by IBCA in due course.
Progress Timeline
Registration is open to infected persons, affected persons, and estates of deceased infected persons via ibca.org.uk. As of 12 March 2026, 17,511 registrations of intent have been received: 1,133 from living infected persons, 13,651 from living affected persons, 319 from living infected and affected persons, and 2,408 on behalf of deceased infected persons. (Source: IBCA Community Update, 12 March 2026)
Published Evidence
Published assessments of implementation progress from inspectorates, select committees, official progress reports, and other sources. Check the source type badge to see whether each assessment is independent or government self-reported.
As of 13 January 2026: 3,721 people asked to start claims, 3,546 begun process, 3,074 received offers totalling £2.47bn, 2,861 paid totalling £1.89bn. Third compensation regulations in force 31 December 2025.
View detailed findings
IBCA exceeded initial expectations. Three sets of regulations now in force covering infected persons, affected persons, and supplementary routes. £11.8bn committed in October 2024 Budget. Independent review found "very creditable progress."
Victims and Prisoners Act 2024 established IBCA. Three sets of scheme regulations in force (Aug 2024, Mar 2025, Dec 2025). First payments December 2024. £1.89bn paid to 2,861 people by January 2026.