End unjust HIV criminalisation – Community Statement
The Community Consensus Statement outlines a shared critique of why Canada’s approach to HIV criminalization is wrong and calls for some specific actions that federal, provincial and territorial governments should take to end unjust criminal prosecutions against people living with HIV. It was developed by the CCHRC to be a common set of demands by those organizations who sign on to it.
HIV Criminalization in the United States
Interactive tool looking at the impact of HIV criminal laws on people living with HIV in nine US states: California, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Nevada, Tennessee, Virginia.
Police, Law Enforcement and HIV
JIAS special issue containing examples of how police and civil society can build mutual trust and work in partnership to ensure the implementation of safe, sensitive and inclusive HIV programmes.
Руководство ЮНЭЙДС по терминологии
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La Surveillance moléculaire du VIH : Une analyse à l’échelle mondiale de ses répercussions sur les droits humains
“La Surveillance moléculaire du VIH : Une analyse à l’échelle mondiale de ses répercussions sur les droits humaine » donne une explication détaillée de ce qu’est la SMV et de ses applications dans le monde, y compris le fonctionnement de la technologie, les lieux où elle est pratiquée et les personnes qui la pratiquent. Le document décrit les préoccupations croissantes en matière de droits de l’homme liées à l’utilisation de cette technologie et énumère ensuite un certain nombre de recommandations concernant l’utilisation de la SMV élaborées à partir d’une revue exploratoire à l’échelle mondiale des publications sur le sujet et des consultations avec les membres du groupe consultatif d’experts.
Expert affidavit in E.L. case on breastfeeding risk
Affidavit provided to the High Court from Dr Ruth M Bland, a medical expert with extensive expertise in conducting research in the field of HIV transmission, concluding that in her expert opinion in the case of E.L. the risk of HIV transmission to the child after a single exposure of breast milk whilst on ART is "infinitesimally small".
A systematic review of risk of HIV transmission through biting or spitting: implications for policy
A systematic literature search was conducted using Medline, Embase and Northern Lights databases and conference websites. Results showed that there was no risk of transmitting HIV through spitting, and the risk through biting was negligible. Post‐exposure prophylaxis was not indicated after a bite in all but exceptional circumstances. Policies to protect emergency workers should be developed with this evidence in mind.
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Les enjeux de la pénalisation de la transmission du VIH
Un compte-rendu de la journée d’étude organisée par la Plate-forme Prévention Sida et l’Observatoire du sida et des sexualités. Des acteurs scientifiques et institutionnels actifs en Belgique, France, Suisse, Canada examinent les enjeux de la pénalisation de la transmission du VIH en matière de lutte contre le sida, de judiciarisation des relations sociales et de droits humains.
Phylogenetic analysis as a forensic tool in HIV transmission investigations
A review of HIV court case investigations published in the scientific literature, as well as the methodological aspects important for the application and standardisation of phylogenetic analyses methods as a forensic tool. Concludes that there has been a lack of consistency between methods and that it is essential to define guidelines to be used by phylogenetic forensic experts in HIV transmission cases.
Police occupational health policies and blood borne virus training: protecting health?
Review of materials from 15 police constabularies found police practice was adversely influenced by numerous factual inaccuracies including routes of transmission, likelihood of infection, harms of infection, and need to segregate people in custody. Recommends review of police training materials and new training about HIV.
Police Investigation Of HIV Transmission: A Guide for People Living with HIV in England, Wales and Northern Ireland
Includes guidance for community members explaining ‘Investigation Guidance relating to the Criminal Transmission of HIV’ for police forces in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
R. v. Mabior
Ruling on "significant risk of bodily harm" which ostensibly found that people with HIV in Canada do not need to disclose their HIV-status before sex only if (i) the accused’s viral load at the time of sexual relations was low, and (ii) condom protection was used.
International Community of Women Living with HIV (ICW) Position Statement on Criminalization of Women Living with HIV
Argues that criminalisation of women living with HIV for non-disclosure, exposure or transmission undermines public health strategies and increases risk of violence against women. Includes recommendations.