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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

US: Washington State decriminalises HIV exposure and removes stigmatising language in state law

Failing to share HIV status downgraded from felony to misdemeanor in Washington
January 14, 2022

Russia: Laws that restrict migrants with HIV and deny them medical care increases the burden on the health care system

Legal barriers to migrants with HIV are not working
January 13, 2022

US: Legislation to modernise criminalisation law passed by New Jersey Senate

Senate Passes Vitale-Ruiz Bill to Modernize NJ Statutes Related to HIV/AIDS Transmission
January 12, 2022

US: Women account for 62 percent of HIV-related arrests despite making up just 17 percent of Kentucky's HIV-positive population

Two-thirds of HIV-related arrests in Kentucky are women, study finds
December 20, 2021

US: Arrests for HIV crimes fell disproportionately on Black men in Virginia

Black people account for 68% of HIV-related arrests in Virginia
December 10, 2021

News by the HIV Justice Network

2021 in review: more successes, more challenges, much more to do

December 17, 2021

New Breastfeeding Defence Toolkit
launched at Beyond Blame 2021

December 3, 2021

UPDATE: Speakers now confirmed for #BeyondBlame2021!

November 18, 2021

Molecular HIV Surveillance “a perfect storm” in the context of HIV-related criminalisation

October 20, 2021

Report: End HIV criminalisation to address LGBT+ inequities

October 7, 2021
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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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