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Supreme Court to rule on HIV cases Friday
Supreme Court to rule on HIV cases Friday
CRIMINAL LAW / Condom use and low viral load could bar prosecutions
Marcus McCann / National / Wednesday, October 03, 2012
When do HIV-positive people have a legal obligation to disclose their HIV status to sexual partners?
The Supreme Court of Canada will grapple with that question in two decisions to be released Oct 5.
The decision could have sweeping implications for HIV positive people, gay men and, ultimately, everyone who is sexually active.
Since 1998, at least 130 people have been charged with failing to disclose their HIV status before having sex. The legal test for conviction asks whether there was a “significant risk” of HIV transmission.
Lower courts have wrestled with that test when condoms are used, since condoms can greatly reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Similarly, the use of anti-retroviral drugs can lower a poz person’s viral load, which also reduces the risk of transmission. The court will likely rule on whether condom use or low viral load is a bar to prosecution.
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There is only one reason not to disclose one’s known HIV+ status. It’s called dishonesty and degrees of risk do not make intentional deception any less dishonest.
what a ridiculous comment from someone that doesnt have a clue what is talking about…
I know for certain that I have a right to know if someone I have agreed to have sex with is HIV+ or anything else that can have a negative effect on my health. I also know that a lot of people flat out lie about their HIV status etc., and don’t give as damn about anyone else but themselves.
If that is a ridiculous expectation to you Fernando then enjoy reflecting on it when you find yourself infected with something serious, which you could have avoided had your sexual partner been honest and responsible enough to tell you about.