Enforcement of HIV Criminalisation in Ohio – Analysis of court cases from 2014 to 2020
Equality Ohio Education Fund (EOEF) and the Ohio Health Modernization Movement (OHMM) collaborated for over three years to for the first time gather data across all 88 counties in Ohio about the use of HIV Criminalisation laws and the consequences of HIV criminalization across Ohio. This effort, which is the first of its kind in Ohio, catalogs the criminal cases charged in Ohio from 2014-2020 under any of Ohio’s six statutes that criminalize or create penalty enhancements for people living with HIV.
Regional HIV Criminalisation Report: Latin America and the Caribbean
This report produced by C-Net+ on behalf of HIV JUSTICE WORLDWIDE maps and documents the existence of laws, practices and policies that impact on responses to HIV.
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.
Issue Brief #2: The Role of The Judiciary in The HIV Response
This issue brief shares lessons and reflections on the role of the judiciary in advancing rights-based HIV responses, to inform the implementation of key commitments in the 2021 Political Declaration on HIV and AIDS and the Global AIDS Strategy. These include an understanding of the critical nature of judicial decisions in shaping the HIV-related legal environment; the important legal implications of evolving HIV science; sensitizing judges to people’s lived experiences is key; and safe spaces for respectful discussion and learning among justice sector peers.
How reliable is an undetectable viral load
Considers the reliability of viral load as a condition preventing HIV transmission. Found reliability is high with compliance taking medication the most important factor predicting reliability.
HIV is not transmitted under fully suppressive therapy: The Swiss Statement – eight years later
Outlines the background to the Swiss Statement, reactions to the Swiss Statement, and the fact that subsequent research has not undermined its assertions. Includes observations about its legacy, including more honest communication between patients and clinicians, and the development of official guidelines recognising the effectiveness of ART.
Chapter 13, A controversial issue: HIV transmission/exposure offences, Taking Action Against HIV and AIDS: A Handbook for parliamentarians
Serves as a call to action for parliamentary leadership and a reference guide for legislators and legislative staff. Contains information and guidance on issues specific to the AIDS response. (This resource contains content that is broader than HIV criminalisation.)