This regular column reviews new developments in the area of criminal prosecutions for HIV transmission or exposure, or developments that have come to our attention since the last issue.
Canadian developments are the focus.
Cases and legislation from other jurisdictions are only included if they represent a significant development in this area of the law or for the jurisdiction in question. Media reports did not specify whether there was any additional evidence as to whether the accused had engaged in sexual activity that posed any significant risk of transmitting the virus. At the time of writing, the matter had not yet gone to trial. He was sentenced in 1993 to over 11 years in prison, and has been eligible for parole since 1996. His full sentence will have been served by 2003.