Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 8 , Pages 497-504 , November 2008

Alleged drug facilitated sexual assault (DFSA) in Northern Ireland from 1999 to 2005. A study of blood alcohol levels

  • Janet Hall, MB MSc (Principal Forensic Medical Officer, Child Abuse and Rape Enquiries (CARE), PSNI)
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  • Edward A. Goodall, BA MSc (Research Design and Statistics)
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  • Tara Moore, PhD NTF (Research Supervisor and Course Director for Masters in Forensic and Legal Medicine)

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Received 5 December 2007 ,Revised 7 March 2008 ,Accepted 18 May 2008.

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PII: S1752-928X(08)00097-8

doi: 10.1016/j.jflm.2008.05.006

Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine
Volume 15, Issue 8 , Pages 497-504 , November 2008

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