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HIV-Infected mothers who decide to breastfeed their infants under close supervision in Belgium: About two cases (2020)

A case report from Belgium in which specific guidelines were implemented in order to support two mothers' choice to breastfeed. As a result of different prophylactic measures including antiretrovirals in mothers and infants and close follow-up, none of the infants were infected.

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HIV Criminalization in Georgia: Penal Implications for People Living with HIV/AIDS

Analyses how HIV criminalisation laws in Georgia have been utilised and assesses preliminary findings on disparities between sub-populations. Found that there might be disparities in enforcement of HIV Criminalisation laws related to geography, race/ethnicity, sex at birth or sex worker (or suspected sex worker) status.

Le VIH, la loi et les droits de l’homme dans le système africain des droits de l’homme: Principaux défis et opportunités pour les réponses au VIH fondées sur les droits

Rapport sur l’Étude de la Commission africaine des droits de l’homme et des peuples. Le rapport présente l’état actuel de l’épidémie du VIH en Afrique dans la perspective des droits de l’homme et du genre. Il contient aussi une analyse détaillée des principaux défis des droits de l’homme affectant la réponse au VIH sur le continent, notamment la criminalisation des personnes vivant avec le VIH et des membres des populations clés.

South African Law Commission Report on Criminalisation of HIV Transmission

Presents findings from an enquiry undertaken at the request of the Parliamentary Justice Portfolio Committee following public pressure for ‘appropriate action’ regarding deliberate or knowing transmission of HIV infection. The report concludes that statutory intervention (HIV specific law) is neither necessary nor desirable.

New Zealand Police v Justin William Dalley

Clarifies that use of a condom satisfies the requirement to take ‘reasonable care’ to prevent HIV transmission during vaginal sex, and that ‘failsafe’ precautions are not required by law. Also finds that oral sex without a condom (and without ejaculation) satisfies the standard of  ‘reasonable care and precautions’. This ruling means that disclosure of HIV status before vaginal sex is not required as long as a condom is used. Disclosure before oral sex is not required.