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Mexico: Sexual connotation removed from BCS article on "danger of contagion" on but full repeal denied
To avoid discrimination, article of the BCS Penal Code on “danger of contagion” was reformed
December 7, 2023
Mexico: Proposal for reform of HIV and STI criminalisation law put forward to Puebla Justice Commission for consideration
Proposed repeal of penalties for people with sexually transmitted diseases
December 4, 2023
Mexico: HIV Criminalisation reform one of the pending issues in Mexico City backlog of legislative reforms
Congress is behind on reform to decriminalise HIV
December 4, 2023
US: Tennessee's aggravated prostitution statute violates the Americans with Disabilities Act
Justice Department Finds that Enforcement of Tennessee State Law Discriminates Against People with HIV
December 2, 2023
EECA Judges’ Forum on HIV, Human Rights and the Law meet to discuss challenges presented by punitive laws
Judges from Eastern Europe and Central Asia gather in Moldova to discuss the region’s pressing issues around health, HIV, human rights and the law
November 30, 2023
Russia: Human rights commissioner calls for criminalisation of pregnant women with HIV refusing treatment
Ombudsman in Novosibirsk proposes to try pregnant women with HIV for refusing treatment
November 29, 2023
US: Louisiana debates overhaul of controversial HIV criminalisation law
State task force weighs revising Louisiana law criminalizing HIV exposure
November 15, 2023
Mexico: Puebla deputy withdraws his HIV criminalisation proposal following criticisms from HIV and human rights organisations
Morena deputy criticised for initiative that criminalises people with HIV in Puebla
November 10, 2023
The unseen consequences of HIV criminalisation and its impact on marginalized communities
How civil commitment can ensnare people prosecuted under HIV criminalization
November 2, 2023
