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
News curated from other sources
Russia: Over the past five years, Russian courts have acquitted only one defendant under Article 122 of the Criminal Code
Going to prison for the virus: No acquittals for HIV infection in Russia in three years
September 16, 2021
Argentina: Organisations call for Congress to start discussing new HIV, STIs and Hepatits bill
They demand that the HIV and STI bill be dealt with
September 9, 2021
Colombia: Constitutional Court rules in favour of soldier living with HIV, reaffirming his constitutional rights
The battle an active soldier diagnosed with HIV won against the Army in Colombia
September 9, 2021
Russia: On Sexual Health Day, medical experts express their views on HIV criminalisation
Law on HIV and STI Infection is Outdated and Removes Personal Responsibility for Health
September 9, 2021
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