This paper comprises a synthesis of input from several different sources, and remains as of April 2005 a draft document open to comments. The statements and information provided in this document are based on replies to a questionnaire and have not been independently confirmed. The views expressed in this document do not necessarily reflect the official position of UNAIDS which partly funded the production of this document.

Research conducted by: Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS Europe (GNP+) (Europe) and Terrence Higgins Trust (THT).

Funded by: GNP+ (Europe), Terrence Higgins Trust (THT), and the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS).

Document prepared by: Moono Nyambe, Global Network of People Living with HIV (Europe)

Researchers: Hailey Gaines, Moono Nyambe

Supervised and edited by: Thomas Yocum, Terrence Higgins Trust

Managed by: Julian V. Hows, Global Network of People Living with HIV (Europe) and Lisa Power, Terrence Higgins Trust

Responsible UNAIDS staff people: Miriam Maluwa and Susan Timberlake

Acknowledgements: Additional material and comments on drafts of this report provided by Andrew Doupe and Julian V. Hows GNP+ Europe

Resources:
· Criminal Law, Public Health and HIV Transmission: A Policy Options Paper, UNAIDS, 2002
· NAM database (Nambase) for Europe-wide contact details

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