On 17 February 2011, Denmark’s Minister of Justice announced the suspension of Article 252 of the Danish Criminal Code. This law is reportedly the only HIV-specific criminal law provision in Western Europe and has been used to prosecute some 18 individuals.
Countries questioning laws that criminalize HIV transmission and exposure
News curated from other sources
Mexico: Legislative progress expected on HIV decriminalisation bill in the State of Mexico
Repeal of the offence of ‘Danger of contagion’ is still pending in the legislature
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US: Lawmakers approve bill to reform HIV transmission laws in Maryland
Bills to repeal ‘antiquated’ law criminalizing transfer of HIV sail through House, Senate
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US: Lawmakers support bill to update HIV transmission charges
North Dakota House votes to repeal ‘discriminatory’ HIV law
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Mexico: Criminalisation of HIV in Tamaulipas has a negative impact on public health
Danger of contagion: Tamaulipas criminalizes people with HIV
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US: Lashanda Salinas and Kerry Thomas share their experiences of being incarcerated under HIV criminalisation laws
I want my name back
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