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
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
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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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US: Senator introduces bill to decriminalise HIV in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania bill calls for decriminalization of HIV
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Australia: HIV advocates renew their call to the NSW Government to repeal the Mandatory Disease Testing Act
HIV organisations call for repeal of mandatory disease testing
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