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US: Some gay men are relying on HIV criminalisation to protect them

24 February 2016
USA Resources Social science Research Public health
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Source: http://www.aidsmap.com/Criminal-laws-on-HIV-transmission-make-little-difference-to-sexual-behaviour-or-may-make-condomless-sex-more-likely/page/3032025/

News curated from other sources

Mexico: Civil society urges Supreme Court to rule against the constitutionality of law penalising HIV or STI exposure

Changes to the Penal Code of Querétaro, would endorse “discrimination”.
March 11, 2023

Mexico: Nayarit congress repeals laws criminalising the transmission of HIV and other infectious diseases

Nayarit Congress approves reforms to combat discrimination against people living with HIV
March 10, 2023

New principles lay out human rights-based approach to criminal law

New legal principles launched on International Women’s Day to advance decriminalization efforts
March 9, 2023

US: Bill put forward in Minnesota would repeal HIV criminalisation law

Democrats propose repealing law against knowingly exposing someone to HIV
February 24, 2023

US: New bill would repeal Minnesota's criminal statute on HIV exposure and transmission

January 26, 2023

News by the HIV Justice Network

An important new advocacy tool for HIV justice

March 10, 2023

On Zero Discrimination Day:
law reform is not easy, but it's possible

March 1, 2023

Two significant days in the HIV justice calendar

February 24, 2023

Celebrating love and advocacy this Valentine's Day

February 10, 2023

Thought-provoking new report from Canada on alternatives to HIV criminalisation

January 27, 2023
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This website operates as a global hub, consolidating a wide range of resources on HIV criminalisation for advocates working to abolish criminal and similar laws, policies and practices that regulate, control and punish people living with HIV based on their HIV-positive status. While we endeavour to ensure that all information is correct and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee the accuracy of laws or cases. The information contained on this site is not a substitute for legal advice. Anyone seeking clarification of the law in particular circumstances should seek legal advice. Read more

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