P14.09Advancing hiv and sti justice: the key role of science and scientists in ending overly broad hiv and sti criminalisation
Bernard, E.
Sexually Transmitted Infections 91(Suppl 2): A201.2-A201
2015
ISSN/ISBN: 1368-4973 DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2015-052270.521Document Number: 573460
Introduction Overly broad laws criminalising Hiv and/or Sti non-disclosure, exposure and/or non-intentional transmission exist in countries across the globe. Although some laws are HIV-specific, many prosecutions take place under general criminal or public health laws which allow for STI-related prosecutions. Although most attention has focused on HIV-related prosecutions, a growing number of prosecutions and new or proposed laws also relate to other STIs.