HIV Criminalization in Latin America and the Caribbean: Advances and Challenges
The 2024 report by the Action Network for Justice for People Affected by HIV/AIDS (Action Network) documents legal cases in the region where individuals are penalized for conduct linked to their HIV status, even in the absence of evidence of transmission or intent to cause harm. The report also notes instances involving serious offenses such as sexual violence or pedophilia, which the Action Network unequivocally condemns.
It’s time to end HIV criminalization
While some individual public health officials have sup- ported efforts to reform HIV criminalization, the contribution of the organized public health profession, as a whole, has been marginal. Public health authorities have been indifferent to such efforts, have been afraid to voice their support, or have actively stood in the way of needed changes.This editorial argues that it is not too late for the public health community to make a difference. There is much work and ongoing advocacy needed for the tide to fully turn on HIV criminalization in this country. A strong public health voice urging the federal government to deliver on its promise to enact principled, evidence-based Criminal Code reforms that end unjust HIV criminalization would make an important contribution.
La criminalisation de la non-divulgation de la séropositivité au Canada – Rapport du Comité permanent de la justice et des droits de la personne
Rapport révolutionnaire recommandant que le gouvernement du Canada collabore avec chacune des provinces et chacun des territoires canadiens pour mettre fin à l'utilisation de la loi sur les agressions sexuelles pour poursuivre les allégations de non-divulgation de l'infection par le VIH.
HIV Criminalisation in the EU – A comparative 20 country report
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.
Santé positive, Dignité et Prévention : Un cadre d’action
La Santé positive, Dignité et Prévention met en lumière l'importance du positionnement de la personne vivant avec le VIH au centre de la prise en charge de sa santé et de son bien-être. Le Cadre de Santé positive, Dignité et Prévention nécessite des efforts multisectoriels conjugués pour la suppression des lois punitives et l’adoption de lois plus nombreuses qui appuient et permettent des politiques en faveur de l’extension de programmes avérés réduire les nouvelles infections à VIH tout en protégeant les droits humains des personnes vivant avec le VIH et de celles qui présentent un risque élevé d’exposition au virus.
Projected life expectancy of people with HIV according to timing of diagnosis
Estimates the life expectancy of an HIV-infected MSM living in a developed country with extensive access to ART and healthcare. Finds that predicted life expectancy is relatively high in people with HIV who can access a wide range of antiretrovirals. Finds the greatest risk of excess mortality is due to delays in HIV diagnosis.
Mortality in well controlled HIV in the continuous antiretroviral therapy arms of the SMART and ESPRIT trials compared with the general population
Compares mortality rates in well controlled HIV-infected adults in two clinical trials with the general population. Found that HIV-infected individuals on ART with a recent undetectable viral load, who maintained or had recovery of CD4(+) cell counts to at least 500 cells/μl, had no increased risk of death compared with the general population.
Grievious harm: Use of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 for sexual transmission of HIV
Explores use of the Offences Against the Person Act 1861 to prosecute people who have transmitted HIV infection to sexual partners in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Examines evidence in cases of sexual HIV transmission and considers the likely impact that criminalising HIV transmission has on public health, especially HIV prevention. Includes recommendations.