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The Infected Blood Memorial Committee hosted two webinars in July to update the public on progress regarding the UK Memorial, including its proposed location and guiding principles. The Committee, appointed in October 2025 and composed of individuals with direct lived experience, outlined its work so far and confirmed plans for separate memorials in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and at Treloar’s School, as well as a permanent home for the Inquiry’s memorial at Manchester University. The Committee also announced its working hypothesis that the UK Memorial should be located in London, based on community feedback indicating London as the most popular site.

The Committee acknowledged that no single location could satisfy all community members and emphasized that its commitment to memorials in Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland addresses broader wishes. Feedback received before, during, and after the Church House event showed strong support for London as the site for the UK Memorial, with only two respondents opposing it. The Committee reiterated that the separate memorials in devolved nations and at Treloar’s School would ensure regional representation, while the UK Memorial in London would serve as an overarching tribute.

A draft set of principles was presented to guide the design and purpose of the UK Memorial, intended to reflect community wishes and inform the design process. These principles were developed based on feedback from the Church House event and aim to articulate what the memorial should represent and how it should make visitors feel. The Committee stressed that the memorial must reflect the needs and wishes of those impacted by infected blood, ensuring it serves as a meaningful tribute.

The Committee invited the public to review the draft principles and provide feedback via a questionnaire by August 10. It acknowledged that not everyone has online access and encouraged assistance in gathering feedback from others. The full texts of the proposed guiding principles are available in the linked questionnaire, and the Committee expressed gratitude for continued community involvement in shaping the memorial.