Robert Francis (barrister)

Sir Robert Anthony Francis KC (born 4 April 1950) is a British barrister.[1] He specialises in medical law, including medical and mental health treatment and capacity issues, clinical negligence and professional discipline.[2] He has appeared as a barrister for and chaired several high-profile inquiries into medical controversies/scandals.

On 21 May 2024, the UK Government announced that Francis had been appointed as the Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority (IBCA).[3]

  1. ^ Profile, debretts.com; accessed 11 January 2018.
  2. ^ Denis Campbell The Guardian, (30 January 2013) Robert Francis QC: the man behind the NHS Mid Staffs report, theguardian.com; accessed 11 January 2018.
  3. ^ "Appointment of Interim Chair of the Infected Blood Compensation Authority". GOV.UK. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 21 May 2024.