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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: Bill introduced in Illinois to reform HIV criminalisation law

Advocates and Legislators Introduce Bill to Decriminalize HIV in Illinois
February 26, 2021

Nigeria: Jigawa State adopts law recommending death penalty in cases of rape resulting in HIV transmission

Jigawa Assembly passes law stipulating life sentence for rapist
February 20, 2021

US[Update]: Virginia House of Delegates passes bill to amend HIV criminalisation law

Virginia General Assembly passes bill to modernize HIV laws
February 20, 2021

US: Bipartisan effort to modernize Georgia’s HIV laws

Republican lawmaker wants to modernize Georgia’s HIV laws
February 19, 2021

Australia: New South Wales mandatory testing bill is unnecessary and could be counterproductive

Mandatory disease testing bill ‘could put officers at risk’
February 12, 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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