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Some countries have used the criminal law to prosecute people living with HIV who have – or are believed to have – put others at risk of acquiring HIV. Some countries’ laws criminalise people who do not disclose their HIV status to sexual partners as well as actual cases of HIV transmission.   

Canadians Living with HIV: 'We are not criminals'

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Monday Magazine
19 October 2012

North Shields photographer infected woman with HIV, court told

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Newcastle Evening Chronicle
17 October 2012

Rulings on HIV non-disclosure raise concerns

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The Lawyers Weekly
15 October 2012

Canada: Protecting your privacy around HIV

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Xtra
28 September 2012

Maryland man faces rarely used HIV transmission charges

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The Washington Post
10 September 2012

Australia: ‘Reasonable precautions’ defence welcomed

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Gay News Network
3 September 2012

People with HIV fear unfair treatment in courts

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American Independent
10 August 2012