Verdict on a Virus

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Year: 2008 - Type: PDF - Size: 1.6 Mb - Authors: GNP+, IPPF, ICW

The criminal law is a blunt instrument for HIV prevention. Yet from the UK to the USA, Mali to Mozambique, Azerbaijan to Australia, criminal laws are increasingly being used to prosecute HIV transmission or exposure. This undermines human rights and jeopardizes hard won gains in the global response to HIV. Verdict on a Virus is for anyone who wants to know more about the criminalization of HIV transmission or exposure and the related health, human rights and legal implications. This guide can help
you to become more familiar with the latest laws, legal support and other services relating to HIV in your country or region.