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ANGOLA: Should intentional HIV/AIDS infection be a crime?

IRIN NEWS irinnews.org - Proposedreforms to Angola's Penal Code have divided opinion in the countryabout whether HIV-positive people who intentionally infect others withthe virus should be punished. The law under discussion callsfor a sentence of between three and 10 years in prison for those whoknowingly pass on infectious diseases, including HIV. Some argue thatthe law will act as a deterrent; others say it will bring more problemsthan benefits. "Criminalisation is going to backfire. It goesagainst human rights...» view full story
Story located in: africa » angola » luanda
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