HIV, crime and the law in Australia
Recent Australian cases involving public health, civil and criminal law have renewed interest in the intersection of HIV and the law, particularly those laws that impact upon non-commercial, consensual sex.
During 2011, AFAO will be working with its Member Organisations and other partners to roll out a project targeting the nexus between these laws and HIV. This background paper is intended to inform development of an AFAO project and other related advocacy.
The resource is divided into two sections: Part one is a discussion paper outlining the operation and effect of Australian public health law, criminal law and civil law in relation to HIV-related prosecutions. Part two is an advocacy kit designed to assist organisations and individuals considering options for policy advocacy around these issues.
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