Regardless of the merits of individual cases, criminal prosecution of people for exposure or transmission of HIV is considered by some commentators to be problematic because prosecutions:
Criminal prosecution of HIV transmission – HIV Media Guide
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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
