Reading List – HIV Justice Academy

HIV and the Law: Risks, Rights and Health

Presents coherent and compelling evidence base on human rights and legal issues relating to HIV, including commentary and recommendations. Chapter 2 (pages 21-25) covers HIV criminalisation.

Author: Global Commission on HIV and the Law

Reference: UNDP HIV/AIDS Group, 2012

Format: Collaborative Initiatives

Countries: Global

Report of the Special Rapporteur on the right of everyone to the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of physical and mental health

http://www.aidslaw.ca/site/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/4_R.Special2010EN.pdf

Commentary includes clear statements outlining many ways that criminalisation undermines effective HIV response.

Author: Anand Grover

Reference: UN General Assembly, Human Rights Council, Fourteenth session, Agenda item 3, A/HRC/14/20, April 27, 2010

Format: Position Statement

Countries: Global

General Comment No. 22 (2016) on the Right to sexual and reproductive health (article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights).

https://academy.hivjustice.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/G1608932.pdf

Includes comment (at page 40) that States must reform laws that impede the exercise of the right to sexual and reproductive health. Examples include laws criminalizing non-disclosure of HIV status, and exposure to and transmission of HIV.

Author: United Nations Human Rights: Office of the High Commissioner

Reference: 4 March 2016

Format: Position Statement

Countries: Global

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