Publication Topic : Prisons

Модельный закон о потреблении наркотиков и ВИЧ/СПИДе — 5 Модуль: Тюрьмы

Модельный закон предназначен служить в качестве источника информации для законодателей, лиц, ответственных за разработку политики и принятие решений, широкого ряда защитников и активистов, по мере их приближения к задаче реформирования законодательства или приведения его в соответствие с современными реалиями связанными с распространением ВИЧ-инфекции среди лиц, употребляющих наркотики. 5 Модуль состоит из вступительного слова, в котором … Read more

Legislation to Authorize Forced Testing of Federal Prisoners for HIV: An Unjustified Violation of Human Rights

This submission explains why legislation authorizing the forced testing of federal prisoners for HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) should not be introduced or supported by the Government of Canada. Briefly stated, legislation authorizing the forced testing of people (i.e., without the individual’s informed consent) does not represent an appropriately balanced … Read more

Legislating for Health and Human Rights: Model Law on Drug Use and HIV/AIDS (pre-publication version)

The model law resource consists of eight modules, addressing the following issues: – Criminal law reform – Treatment for drug dependence – Sterile syringe programs – Supervised drug consumption facilities – Prisons – Outreach and information – Stigma and discrimination – Heroin prescription programs Each of the eight modules in this series is a stand-alone … Read more

Prison Needle Exchange: Lessons from a Comprehensive Review of International Evidence and Experience (Second Edition, 2006)

This report examines the issue of prison needle exchange based upon the international experience and evidence current to April 2006. The authors undertook a literature review, visited prisons in four countries, and corresponded with people responsible for administering prison needle exchange programs. The report provides a comprehensive review of the evidentiary and legal basis for … Read more

Courting Rights: Case Studies in Litigating the Human Rights of People Living with HIV

This publication summarizes selected cases in three thematic areas where there has been considerable litigation aimed at protecting and promoting the human rights of people living with HIV, namely: HIV-related discrimination; access to HIV-related treatment; and HIV prevention and care in prisons. This publication has been produced by HIV and human rights advocates and activists … Read more