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Criminalising Contagion

Legal and Ethical Challenges of Disease Transmission and the Criminal Law

Catherine Stanton (University of Manchester) Hannah Quirk (University of Manchester)

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English
Cambridge University Press
20 December 2018
The use of the criminal law to punish those who transmit disease is a topical and controversial issue. To date, the law, and the related academic literature, has largely focused on HIV transmission. With contributions from leading practitioners and international scholars from a variety of disciplines, this volume explores the broader question of if and when it is appropriate to criminalise the transmission of contagion. The scope and application of the laws in jurisdictions such as Canada, the United Kingdom and Norway are considered, historical comparisons are examined, and options for the further development of the law are proposed.
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Imprint:   Cambridge University Press
Country of Publication:   United Kingdom
Dimensions:   Height: 230mm,  Width: 152mm,  Spine: 14mm
Weight:   390g
ISBN:   9781107464575
ISBN 10:   1107464579
Series:   Cambridge Bioethics and Law
Pages:   260
Publication Date:  
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Undergraduate
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

Catherine Stanton is a Lecturer in Law at the University of Manchester. Hannah Quirk is Senior Lecturer in Criminal Law and Justice at the University of Manchester.

Reviews for Criminalising Contagion: Legal and Ethical Challenges of Disease Transmission and the Criminal Law

'This outstanding book is a must read for all those interested in this topic, and indeed beyond, as it raises issues fundamental to society as a whole, in the light of emerging diseases ... To conclude, I have no hesitation in recommending this thought-provoking collection to scholars, students, and all interested in this fascinating and complex area.' Glenys Williams, Medical Law Review 'This outstanding book is a must read for all those interested in this topic, and indeed beyond, as it raises issues fundamental to society as a whole, in the light of emerging diseases ... To conclude, I have no hesitation in recommending this thought-provoking collection to scholars, students, and all interested in this fascinating and complex area.' Glenys Williams, Medical Law Review


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