“We welcome the focus of the Special Rapporteur on Health on issues of decriminalisation, in relation to same-sex conduct, sex work and HIV transmission. We share his view that criminal laws in these areas are counterproductive and incompatible with the right to health.”
Joint Statement to United Nations Human Rights Council, 14th Session re: Interactive Dialogue with Special Rapporteur on Health
Author
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, International Commission of Jurists
Topics
2SLGBTQ+ Rights, HIV Criminalization, Sex Work
Language
English