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Universal Periodic Review (Canada) – Submission to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (September 2008)
This submission describes five key national human rights priorities and provides recommendations for the Canadian Government to better respect, protect and fulfill human rights within Canada and, consistent with its obligation of international assistance and cooperation, beyond its borders.
Legal Network News 30 – July 2008
FEATURES Prisoner health activist honoured at AGM Legal Network participates in UN review of global drug policy Hard Time gets national launch The AWARE-HIV/AIDS law: a negative role-“model” Cautious optimism greets Regime breakthrough PROFILE Students bring the world to the Legal Network MEDIA SCAN IN BRIEF Fine-tuning draft legislation on women’s rights Barcelona: Harm Reduction … Read more
HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review 13(1) July 2008
FEATURES Delivery past due: global precedent set under Canada’s Access to Medicines Regime Developing guidance for HIV prosecutions: an example of harm reduction? Access to condoms in U.S. prisons CANADIAN DEVELOPMENTS Legislation imposing mandatory minimum sentences for drug offences passes second reading Manitoba legislation would authorize testing for HIV without informed consent Organ donation regulations … Read more