The Contagious Diseases Acts and the Royal Commission

The Contagious Diseases Acts and the Royal Commission by A. Ireland&Company delves into the controversial Contagious Diseases Acts of 1866 and 1869 examining the contradictory Royal Commission's report. The book questions the necessity of vice ethical treatment of women and societal attitudes towards prostitution. It critiques the compulsory examinations and penalties for refusal advocating for a more humane approach to public health. It challenges the moral implications of the legislation emphasizing justice and virtue over vice.