This study argues that whilst ethical regulation of biomedical research in Africa and other developing countries has attracted global attention, legal liability issues, such as the application of common law rules and the development of legally enforceable regulations, have been neglected. It examines some of the major research scandals in Africa and suggests a new ethical framework against which clinical trials could be conducted. The development of research guidelines in Uganda, Tanzania, Malawi and Nigeria are also examined as well as the role of ethics committees.
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'Research in developing countries, undertaken by researchers from the First World or even by for-profit contract research organisations, accounts for a growing percentage of all clinical trials. Remigius Nwabueze provides painstaking and comprehensive coverage of specific legal cases, concepts and tactics that can protect the rights of research subjects, particularly in Africa.' Donna Dickenson, University of London, UK 'A highly scholarly work, accessible to the general reader, because of the importance and popularity of the issues considered as well as the clarity and simplicity with which they are discussed. Excepting South Africa, this book is a pioneer in sub-Saharan Africa; it examines the treatment of the ethics of research involving humans in the context of the law and argues strongly and cogently for legally enforceable ethics regulations; for ethics is the mother of the law, and the law ensures that ethics is taken seriously.' Godfrey B. Tangwa, University of Yaounde 1, Cameroon 'The book's thoughtful conclusions are based on a lucid interpretation of materials from across the common law world, a review of current ethical debates and field work in a number of African jurisdictions. Remigius Nwabueze offers a careful and wide ranging consideration of the law and ethics relating to medical research in Africa in this pioneering text.' John Harrington, University of Liverpool, UK