Law

Background to prosecution and the law
The fact that some people have been prosecuted for transmitting HIV raises a number of questions for HIV positive people.
How the law works
What law is used to prosecute people for HIV transmission?
When prosecutions succeed
Prosecutions for these offences are very rare, but there are an increasing number of allegations and investigations.
When prosecutions fail
Most allegations never reach court, especially where there are clear guidelines for police and the prosecution service.
How do you prove it?
People often make assumptions about who infected them with HIV or an STI, which may turn out to be wrong.
I've been accused
What do I do if someone accuses me of HIV transmission?
I want to complain
What should I do if I want to make a complaint about someone infecting me?
I've been asked to be a witness
If you are caught up in these investigations as a witness, it is important to be sure that you are comfortable with this.
Thinking on prosecutions
Articles, blogs and essays on the issue of prosecutions for transmission of HIV and other STIs.