The Case Against Criminalization of HIV Transmission

The different criminal laws against the transmission of HIV are discussed. It has been observed that criminalisation of HIV does not have a deterrent effect, which is induced by conditions in which safe behavior choices become rational and desirable.

Bibliographic Details

Published in:	JAMA : the journal of the American Medical Association 2008-08, Vol.300 (5), p.578-581
Main Authors:	Burris, Scott, Cameron, Edwin
Format:	Article
Language:	eng
Subjects:	Behavior Criminal law Criminal Law - legislation & jurisprudence Disease transmission Evaluation HIV HIV infection HIV Infections - transmission Human immunodeficiency virus Human Rights - legislation & jurisprudence Humans Policy Making Public health Public Health - legislation & jurisprudence Public Policy Risk factors Social aspects United States
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