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HIV Disclosure and the Criminal Law in Canada: Responding to the Media and the Public
The purpose of this briefing note is to give community-based AIDS organizations (CBAOs) information to help them respond to media questions and other inquiries. The information in this Briefing Note is intended to provide responses that are positive and constructive, and respect people living with HIV. The information contained in this Briefing Note is “brief.” … Read more
Network News 12 – October 2003
NETWORK NEWS FLASH Save Lives Now: Network Works with other civil society organizations to Ensure that Canada’s Patent Act Is Amended After Cuerrier Comes Williams… Responding to Media and Public Questions about the Disclosure of HIV Status Harm Reduction in Vancouver: Research Provides Perspective on Policy, Practices Network to Co-Sponsor Montreal Screening of FIX Partnering … Read more
Supreme Court of Canada Decision in R. v. Williams – Notice and commentary
On 18 September 2003, the Supreme Court of Canada released its unanimous decision in R. v. Williams. This is the first case on the issue of criminal liability for HIV exposure decided by the Court since its 1998 decision in R. v. Cuerrier.
Network News 11 – August 2003
NETWORK NEWS FLASH New, Emerging, and Pressing Issue for 2003 – 2004: HIV and Prostitution Disclosure of HIV status after Cuerrier: issues for people with HIV/AIDS and community-based organizations Workshop on stigma & discrimination to be held 25 – 26 October Legal Network participates in WHO/UNAIDS consultations on vaccine trials The Legal Network offering capacity-building … Read more
HIV/AIDS Policy and Law Review 8(2) August 2003
FEATURES Human Rights in Vancouver: Do Injection Drug Users Have a Friend in City Hall? Recent Developments in Privacy Legislation CANADIAN NEWS Supervised Injection Sites: Health Canada Approves Vancouver Pilot Sites, but Concerns Remain Health Canada Unveils Plan to Distribute Marijuana for Medical Use Clinical Trial on Medicinal Use of Marijuana Cancelled Ottawa Moves to … Read more