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 will prove useful to anyone who requires an up-to-date overview 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.