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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
Developing guidance for HIV prosecutions: an example of harm reduction? – HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review 13(1)
In England and Wales, where prosecutions for reckless HIV transmission have been taking place since 2003, the HIV sector persuaded the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to consult on the production of Legal Guidance for CPS prosecutors and caseworkers in this area of law, as well as an accompanying Policy Statement. In this article, Yusef Azad … Read more
Access to condoms in U.S. prisons – HIV/AIDS Policy & Law Review 13(1)
Despite overwhelming evidence that condom use prevents the transmission of HIV, U.S. prison officials continue to limit the availability of condoms to incarcerated persons. Concern for transmission of HIV in prison and in the community upon prisoners’ release has increased the interest of some policymakers in the issue. In this article, Megan McLemore addresses security … Read more