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HIV Criminalisation in the EU – A comparative 20 country report

https://aidsactioneurope.org/sites/default/files/2023-04/HIV%20criminalisation%20in%20the%20EU%20%282%29.pdf

In 2020, AAE published a comparative 10-country report on HIV criminalisation, which provided a basis for future advocacy activities on the issue. The current report builds upon the 2020 report, while adding the data from new 10 EU Member states. The report includes information on the impact of legislation introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as trends, developments, and expected changes regarding the criminalisation of HIV.

Author
AIDS Action Europe
Reference
April 2023
Format
Legal Case Studies
Countries
Finland, Austria, Portugal, Italy, Romania, Czech Republic, Germany, Greece, United Kingdom

Analysis of the national legislation of the Georgia related to SOGI and HIV

https://ecom.ngo/resource/files/2023/03/ecom_analysis_ge_en_22-1.pdf
The aim of this comparative country analysis is to identify legal barriers and issues in areas where the necessary legislation already exists, but does not fully ensure the implementation of rights and freedoms for gay men, other MSM and trans people. In order to carry out this analysis, ECOM developed a methodology and questionnaire, which our local partners helped us to fill out. The analysis of legal practice took into account both judicial practice and government statistics, as well as reports of activists, information and statistics of organizations involved in documenting cases of violations and protecting human rights, press reports, and reports of non-governmental organizations to international bodies.
The information presented in this document can be useful for non-governmental organizations, community activists, and government representatives when planning advocacy processes and promoting the rights of PLHIV, gay men and other MSM, and trans people, addressing and eliminating barriers that prevent their access to healthcare services, and for protecting their rights and freedoms.
Author
ECOM
Reference
2023
Format
Legal Case Studies
Countries
Georgia

Colombian Constitutional Court on: HIV Criminalization, Sex Work, Abortion, Same Sex Marriage and Drugs

https://www.corteconstitucional.gov.co/english/Cartilla%20minor%C3%ADas%202019.pdf

This document presents some of the most relevant and recent decisions in which the Court has discussed the limits to individual liberty, autonomy and privacy among issues concerning matters like: (i) HIV criminalization and other protections; (ii) sex work; (iii) abortion or voluntary interruption of pregnancy; (iv) rights of same sex couples to marriage; and, (v) personal drug possession and consumption.

Author
Constitutional Court - Colombia
Reference
Oct. 2019
Format
Court Decisions
Countries
Colombia

HIV and AIDS and Labour Rights: A Handbook for Judges and Legal Professionals

https://www.ilo.org/aids/Publications/WCMS_228498/lang--en/index.htm

"This Handbook aims to assist judges and legal professionals in handling HIV and AIDS-related matters with a focus on employment and occupation. It provides information on relevant national and international law and its application in domestic courts operating in diverse legal traditions and frameworks." ILO

Author
International Labour Organization (ILO)
Reference
2015
Format
Guidelines and resources for Legal Professionals
Countries
Global

Opinion followed by recommendations on the criminalisation of the sexual transmission of HIV in France

https://cns.sante.fr/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/2015-02-19_avi_en_politique_publique.pdf

Presents an assessment of the legal, ethical, societal and health issues raised by criminal proceedings brought in France for acts of transmission or exposure to the risk of sexual transmission of HIV.

Author
French National AIDS Council
Reference
2015
Format
Public Health Articles/Resources/Guidelines
Countries
France

Eminent judges unite to address HIV, human rights and the law

http://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2013/june/20130605judicialdialogue

Describes a meeting of some 30 judges from the highest national courts of 16 countries in Asia and the Pacific to discuss the role of the judiciary in responding to HIV. Judges also debated the specific actions that can be taken to create a more supportive legal and social environment for people living with and vulnerable to HIV in the region.

Author
UNAIDS
Reference
2013
Format
Media Coverage and Resources
Countries
Asia-Pacific
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