Sir Brian Langstaff has been in the news recently for his role as the chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry, which investigated the contaminated blood scandal in the UK. The inquiry revealed that thousands of patients were infected with HIV and Hepatitis C after being given NHS blood products, leading to one of the worst treatment disasters in the history of the NHS. The report found that the scandal could and should have been largely avoided, and highlighted a government cover-up and deliberate destruction of documents related to the issue.
Brian Langstaff, born on April 30, 1948, is a former judge of the High Court of England and Wales, known as The Hon. Mr Justice Langstaff. He was educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh and St Catharine's College, Cambridge. Langstaff's role as the chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry has brought attention to his legal expertise and leadership in uncovering the truth behind the contaminated blood scandal. His work on the inquiry has been instrumental in seeking justice and compensation for the victims affected by the tragic events.