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Canada: New report from the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network analyses patterns of HIV criminalisation in Canada up to 2016

30 March 2017
Canada Advocacy Resources Social science Science
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Source: http://www.aidslaw.ca/site/hiv-criminalization-in-canada-key-trends-and-patterns/?lang=en

As part of an effort to contribute to an informed public dialogue on the issue, this short report provides a snapshot of the temporal and demographic patterns of HIV criminalization in Canada from 1989 to 2016. It also updates information on the outcomes of HIV non-disclosure criminal cases.

The report can be downloaded here

News curated from other sources

US: Governor signs bill to repeal HIV criminalisation statute in Maryland

Maryland Repeals HIV Criminalization Law
May 21, 2025

[Update]US: STD criminalisation bill withdrawn as advocates call for education and resources

Louisiana lawmakers shelve bill criminalizing ‘intentional exposure’ to STDs
May 11, 2025

USA: Louisiana lawmaker renews push to criminalise STI exposure

Bill revives effort to criminalize non-consensual STD exposure in Louisiana
April 25, 2025

Canada: Canada’s broken promise on HIV criminalisation reform

HIV criminalization and the Canadian government’s failed law reform project: Another. Incredible. Disappointment. Surprise!
April 3, 2025

US: North Dakota Governor signs into law House Bill 1217 to reform outdated HIV criminalisation laws

North Dakota decriminalises State HIV laws
March 28, 2025

News by the HIV Justice Network

Zimbabwe's victory:
A beacon of hope for HIV justice amid global challenges

March 28, 2025

New case study and documentary examines how Zimbabwe repealed its HIV criminalisation law

March 5, 2025

HIV Is Not a Crime Awareness Day:
A Call to Action in a Time of Crisis

February 28, 2025

UK Parliamentary Reception Marks HIV Is Not A Crime Awareness Day

February 28, 2025

HJN's Executive Director's remarks at the UK Parliamentary event commemorating HIV is Not a Crime Awareness Day

February 26, 2025
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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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