# The Infected Blood Compensation Scheme Regulations 2025, Regulation 27: Amount of an unethical research practices award

Extent: E+W+S+N.I.

(1) Where the eligible infected person was subject to unethical research practices in accordance with regulation 26(1), the amount of an unethical practices award in relation to that person is £60,000.
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(3) Where the eligible infected person (“P”) was subject to unethical research practices in accordance with regulation 26(4), the amount of an unethical research practices award in relation to that person is—
(a) where P was subject to unethical research practices while aged 17 or under, £45,000;
(b) where P was not subject to unethical research practices while aged 17 or under, £30,000.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2025/404/regulation/27 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/infected-blood-compensation-scheme-regulations-2025/regulation-27
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