This is an important medico-legal publication aimed at professionals who work within – or are in contact with – the criminal justice system. This publication provides evidence-based information that may be relevant to the investigation, prosecution or the defence of criminal HIV transmission cases.

This publication provides an overview of the issues as they relate to the criminal transmission of HIV and will prove useful to anyone who requires up-to-date information in clear, layman’s language about the science – medical, clinical, social, epidemiological, and forensic – of HIV transmission as it relates to the criminal law.

 “The book is written clearly and comprehensibly, and provides a meticulous overview of HIV-related medical and social science, and law."
South African Supreme Court Justice Edwin Cameron, Justice Cameron

“Clear, concise, correct and eminently readable...I was extremely impressed and would very much like a copy for use with 'lay persons' who often come to the department.”
Professor Frances M Gotch, Division of Investigative Science, Imperial College, London.

“Brilliant to have this as a new resource - and looking forward to making use of it.”
Chris Morley, Policy and Publications Co-ordinator, George House Trust, Manchester.

“Clear, well written and the language user friendly even when covering complex issues.”
Angelina Namiba, Policy and Involvement Manager, Positively Women.

“A good clear overview of a complex topic where much is at stake.”
Paul Clift, Board of Directors, UK Coalition of People Living with HIV and AIDS.

“An absolutely fantastic and really impressive piece of work. I know that I will find it very useful.”
James Chalmers, Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh School of Law.

“From the point of view of a police officer dealing with an allegation of deliberate/reckless transmission or exposure.  I think it provides a very concise and user-friendly explanation of HIV and its features which will be of huge use to such an officer.”
Peter Kirkham, Managing Director,PK Consultancy Ltd, Security Management and Policing Services Consultancy.