Supports advocates to effectively strategize about ending HIV criminalisation. The 30-minute video distils the content of the three-day training academy into four overarching themes: survivors, victories, intersectionality and community.
Criminal prosecutions for non-disclosure of HIV: engaging with governmental health authorities to advocate for the development of prosecutorial guidelines in Quebec
Describes creation of a working group facilitating dialogue between the justice and public health authorities on the issue of criminalization. The working group called on the Justice Ministry to develop prosecutorial policies and guidelines. Governmental health authorities proved to be key allies in opening a dialogue with the Justice Ministry. Suggests that health authorities should play a central role in the development of prosecutorial policies and guidelines.
Ontario Working Group on Criminal Law and HIV Exposure
Information on advocating for prosecutorial guidelines.
Taking the fight against HIV criminalization to Crown Prosecutors
Outlines a stage in AIDS Action Now’s Think Twice campaign, which involved sending letters to the Ontario Crown Prosecutors who have brought forward HIV non-disclosure prosecutions, as well as their bosses and the Attorney General, asking them to ‘think twice’ before pursuing prosecutions.
Position Paper: The Need for New Charge Assessment Guidelines: HIV Non-Disclosure in British Columbia
Outlines different ways to address HIV non-disclosure: charge assessment guidelines, a public health approach, and prosecutorial guidelines. Provides recommendations.
Consultation on Prosecutorial Guidelines for Ontario Cases Involving Non-disclosure of Sexually Transmitted Infections: Community Report and Recommendations to the Attorney General of Ontario
Aims to contribute to Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General (MAG)’s consideration of guidance to assist Crown counsel to make fair and timely decisions in cases based on allegations of nondisclosure of HIV or other sexually transmitted infections to a sexual partner. Reflects discussions, feedback and recommendations from community consultations. Recommends specific text with accompanying rationale.
The criminalization of HIV non-disclosure: Recommendations for police
Outlines the law and includes concrete recommendations for police that could be addressed in a general Best Practice Manual. Recommends the development of specific guidelines in relation to non-disclosure of HIV (and possibly other sexually transmitted infection) in consultation community stakeholders.
HIV non-disclosure and the criminal law: Implications of recent Supreme Court of Canada decisions for people living with HIV: Questions & Answers
This Q&A document provides an overview of the answers to commonly asked questions regarding the October 2012 Supreme Court of Canada decision around HIV disclosure.
Think Twice
Brings together community voices around decriminalization with the key message of “thinking twice” before pressing charges if you’re HIV-negative and found out someone you had sex with is HIV-positive.
HIV Disclosure to Sexual Partners: Questions & Answers for Newcomers
Includes information about the criminal law in Canada, public health, and specific implications for newcomers, including permanent residents, students, temporary workers, visitors, refugees, and people without immigration status.