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
News curated from other sources
US: Decriminalising HIV would protect disadvantaged communities from HIV infection and further marginalisation
HIV criminalization perpetuates intersecting forms of discrimination
March 3, 2021
US: Repeal Act would modernise laws that criminalise people living with HIV based on perceived “risk”
Congressional HIV/AIDS Caucus introduces bill to stop criminalizing people with HIV
March 3, 2021
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
News by the HIV Justice Network
Editorial: “Leave no-one behind” when working to end HIV criminalisation
February 26, 2021
It's all about justice and love this Valentines!
February 10, 2021