Gay blood donations ban likely to be lifted – BBC News
“The lifetime ban on blood donations by men who have sex with men is expected to be lifted in the UK.”
BBC News, 8th September 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: HIV
Cannock man jailed for giving partner HIV – BBC News
“A Staffordshire man who had unprotected sex with his partner knowing he had HIV has been jailed for four years.”
BBC News, 25th July 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gatwick officer gets £100,000 over asylum seeker bite – BBC News
“A custody officer who was bitten on the face by an HIV positive asylum seeker has been awarded more than £100,000 compensation.”
BBC News, 31st May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for infecting teenager with HIV – The Independent
“A 31-year-old man was jailed today after infecting a young woman with HIV.”
The Independent, 31st August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
When it comes to HIV in this country, the law is a mess – and prejudice thrives – The Guardian
“Nadja Benaissa’s trial in Germany has highlighted the shortcomings of the law on HIV in the UK.”
The Guardian, 17th August 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
HIV fire service man sues brigade – BBC News
“A fire service control room operator with HIV is suing Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service for disability discrimination over his condition.”
BBC News, 30th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Court rejects HIV asylum seeker – BBC News
“An HIV-positive Ugandan woman’s claim to stay in the UK has been rejected by the European Court of Human Rights.”
BBC News, 27th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
HIV couple sue in British courts – BBC News
“A Cardiff couple infected with HIV via contaminated blood products are taking their fight to the British courts.”
BBC News, 3rd September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government in dock as HIV couple sue US drug firms in blood scandal – The Guardian
“Lawyers for a couple infected with HIV through contaminated blood products are hoping to reopen the issue of government responsibility for the scandal in the British courts.”
The Guardian, 3rd September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deportation reprieve for boy, 7, and HIV-positive parents – The Guardian
“A seven-year-old boy and his HIV-positive parents at the centre of a deportation battle have been granted a legal reprieve after coming within hours of being put on a plane to Malawi.”
The Guardian, 16th April 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
