Previously, non-disclosure could lead to an aggravated sexual assault charge that landed convicted people on a sex offender list. Read more: Ontario to curb prosecution of HIV non-disclosure cases Ontario made the changes after studies showed that the risk of transmission is negligible if people are being treated for the disease or if appropriate precautions are taken. The government said Sunday it had no comment about any plans to further limit prosecution of HIV-positive people for non-disclosure. While Clarke is also calling for further changes to non-disclosure rules, he said the HIV community has to be mindful of how they carry on the fight and that they must focus on educating Canadians. “If we don’t educate and show them the love of this community, they’re not going to hold that door open for us no more.”

Source: thestar December 04, 2017 14:03 UTC