Decriminalising HIV: Strategies and best practice for legislators
This report from the Global Equality Caucus collates expert insight and best practice examples on HIV criminal law reform. In a series of case studies from around the world, where some of the Global Equality Caucus’s members have led reform efforts, the report identifies several key lessons, takeaways and overarching themes for legislators to consider.
Policing Transmission
A review of police handling of criminal investigations relating to transmission of HIV in England and Wales, 2005-2008. The report was used as evidence to argue for both prosecutorial and police guidance. To get a sense of its findings and impact see also the aidsmap.com coverage of the launch of the report held in the UK House of Commons in January 2009.
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- Aidsmap.com report of launch
Resolution on HIV Discrimination and Criminalization
Calls for the elimination of HIV-specific criminal laws and implementation of approaches to HIV consistent with the treatment of similar health and safety risks. Endorses the recommendations of the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS for ending federal and state HIV-specific criminal laws, prosecutions, and civil commitments.