On 17 February 2011, Denmark’s Minister of Justice announced the suspension of Article 252 of the Danish Criminal Code. This law is reportedly the only HIV-specific criminal law provision in Western Europe and has been used to prosecute some 18 individuals.
Countries questioning laws that criminalize HIV transmission and exposure
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New Zealand: Man sentenced to three years and nine months in prison for removing condom without consent during sex
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Russia: Bill proposing to abolish mandatory deportation of foreigners with HIV submitted for review
MP proposed to change legislation in favour of infected migrants
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