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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.   

Zimbabwe: Judge throws HIV law into question

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New Zimbabwe
12 August 2011

HIV-positive thief gets lesser charge for spitting

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MetroNews Canada
10 August 2011

Canada: HIV-positive teen arrested, charged

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Edmonton Journal
8 August 2011

UK: The return of the "HIV Monster"

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Criminal HIV Transmission
27 July 2011

HIV infection not a death sentence: judge

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National Post
17 July 2011

HIV infection not a death sentence: judge

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National Post
15 July 2011

Ugandan Lawmakers okay HIV/Aids Bill

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Daily Monitor
13 July 2011

Zim MP accused of infecting journo with HIV

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Independent Online
28 June 2011

Making a case for HIV/Aids laws

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Trinidad Guardian
20 June 2011