For more information

The Terrence Higgins Trust helpline, THT Direct, has experience of dealing with this issue. It can advise individuals who are involved in cases and can give details of experienced lawyers. Contact 0845 1221 200.

The policy teams at Terrence Higgins Trust (www.tht.org.uk) and NAT (www.nat.org.uk) have extensive knowledge on this topic, and have published Prosecutions: for HIV Transmission: a guide for people living with HIV in England and Wales.

Bernard EJ et al. The use of phylogenetic analysis as evidence in criminal investigation of HIV transmission. NAM and NAT, 2007. www.nat.org.uk/Media%20library/Files/PDF%20Documents/HIV-Forensics.pdf

Bernard EJ HIV and the criminal law. NAM, 2010. Available online at: www.aidsmap.com/law

Crown Prosecution Service Policy for prosecuting cases involving the intentional or reckless sexual transmission of infection, 2008. www.cps.gov.uk/publications/prosecution/sti.html

Crown Prosecution Service Legal guidance: intentional or reckless sexual transmission of infection, 2008. www.cps.gov.uk/legal/h_to_k/intentional_or_reckless_sexual_transmission_of_infection_guidance

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