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

January 26, 2023

Ukraine: New protective HIV law adopted, but criminal liability for HIV exposure or transmission remains

January 26, 2023

US: New bill in North Dakota aims to modernise outdated HIV-criminalisation law

Letter: North Dakota has a chance to destigmatize HIV and AIDS
January 26, 2023

US: Bill to modernise Indiana HIV laws advances to the full House

Legislation to modernize Indiana’s HIV laws clears House committee
January 26, 2023

Kenya: Petitioners intend to appeal High Court decision to dismiss challenge to the criminalisation of HIV transmission

KELIN disappointed by High Court judgment in HIV criminalisation case
January 25, 2023

News by the HIV Justice Network

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

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Russia: Most HIV clinicians support HIV criminalisation

January 13, 2023

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December 16, 2022

Discussion Guide for Mwayi's Story now available

December 2, 2022

HIV Justice Academy now available in French
HIV Justice Academy est désormais disponible en français

November 18, 2022
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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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