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Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+) Building Evidence – How to Monitor Punitive and Protective laws. Moono Nyambe infognp@gnpplus.net Amsterdam. Global Criminalisation Scan :. Background: Criminalisation of HIV non-disclosure, exposure and transmission:
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Global Network of People Living with HIV (GNP+)Building Evidence – How to Monitor Punitive and Protective laws MoonoNyambe infognp@gnpplus.net Amsterdam
Global Criminalisation Scan: Background: Criminalisation of HIV non-disclosure, exposure and transmission: Growing trend of cases of criminalising the transmission of HIV seen in countries around the world regardless of cultural or economic status; Convicted people receiving significant sentences for unintentional HIV transmission or exposure to potential transmission of HIV; Responsibility shouldered by people living with HIV/AIDS; 2005 Europe-wide Rapid Scan. http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net
Global Criminalisation Scan: Broadening to other issues: Criminalisation of HIV non – disclosure, transmission/ exposure; Criminalisation of same sex, sexual activities and relations; Criminalisation of IDU and restrictions on harm reduction measures; Criminalisation of sex work. http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net
Global Criminalisation Scan: Questions for discussion: Who else can be involved in gathering this data? What are the key recourses; What are the benefits of involving local/national actors?; http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net
Global Criminalisation Scan: Lessons A platform for further research/advocacy/campaigning A triumph in Partnership working. Involvement of: Regional Networks National Networks UNAIDS Country Coordinators PLHIV NGOs and groups PLHIV http://criminalisation.gnpplus.net