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You may have heard or read about prosecutions for HIV transmission in England and Wales. Some people have been found guilty and been sent to prison for several years. For people diagnosed with HIV this can raise a number of worries and questions.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has clarified when prosecutions for HIV transmission are likely to take place. This leaflet aims to explain the law in a straightforward way and to answer some of the most common questions and concerns you may have. It is not a substitute for expert legal advice.
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