A gender-centred dialogue on alternative justice responses to HIV non-disclosure criminalization
This report represents a synthesis of cross-sector discussions during a roundtable about alternative justice responses to the criminalization of HIV non-disclosure in Canada, as well as findings from the research and previous community engagement.
- Alternative links
- Français
When law and science part ways: the criminalization of breastfeeding by women living with HIV
In this study, the authors place the criminalisation of women with HIV for breastfeeding within the context of current medical recommendations and cultural views of breastfeeding. They review the criminal cases against women living with HIV for breastfeeding around the globe, examine the injustice of these prosecutions, and provide recommendations for decriminalisation.
Salud, Dignidad y Prevención Positivas: Un marco de políticas
El Marco de Salud, Dignidad y Prevención Positivas destaca la importancia de poner a la persona que vive con el VIH en el centro del manejo de su salud y bienestar. El Marco de Salud, Dignidad y Prevención Positivas requiere un esfuerzo concertado multisectorial para trabajar hacia la eliminación de leyes punitivas y la aprobación de más leyes que apoyen y habiliten políticas en favor de la expansión de programas probados para reducir las nuevas infecciones por VIH, a la vez que se protegen los derechos humanos de las personas que viven con el VIH y de aquellas que están en un mayor riesgo de exposición al virus.
Vigilancia molecular del VIH: revisión global de sus implicaciones en materia de derechos humanos
Vigilancia molecular del VIH: revisión global de sus implicaciones en materia de derechos humanos brinda una explicación detallada de lo qué es esta tecnología y cómo está siendo utilizada en diferentes rincones del mundo, incluyendo aspectos sobre el funcionamiento de la misma, dónde se está aplicando y por quién o quiénes. El documento muestra el incremento de las preocupaciones en materia de derechos humanos relacionadas con el uso de esta tecnología y enumera una lista de recomendaciones para la utilización de la misma, producto de la revisión de literatura científica internacional y la opinion del Grupo de Consejeros Especialistas.
HIV Criminalization in Florida – Penal Implications for People Living with HIV/AIDS
Provides an overall understanding of the enforcement of HIV criminalization laws in Florida and assesses any preliminary findings indicating disparities between subpopulations. Preliminary analyses found that there is evidence of disparities in enforcement of HIV criminalization laws related to geography, race/ethnicity, sex at birth, or sex worker (or suspected sex worker) status and underlying related offenses.
Position Statement on Harm Reduction
Acknowledges the harms caused by stigma and criminalisation. In particular, it acknowledges that the harms of criminalisation are borne disproportionally by Indigenous peoples in Canada. The Statement recognises that while people make their own health decisions, these decisions are only one factor influencing health outcomes.
- Alternative links
- French/Français
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.
- Alternative links
- Aidsmap.com report of launch
High rates of forward transmission events after acute/early HIV-1 infection
Uses a population-based phylogenetic approach to characterize HIV transmission dynamics in Quebec. Found early infection accounts for approximately half of onward transmissions. Suggests therapy at early stages of disease may prevent onward HIV transmission.
Per-contact risk of human immunodeficiency virus transmission between male sexual partners
Reports on follow up from prospective cohort study of gay and bisexual men. Findings include estimates of risk from unprotected anal intercourse and oral sex.