The free movement of persons living with HIV / AIDS

AIDS Anal Afr. 1999 Oct-Nov;10(3):2.

Abstract

PIP: This article focuses on a book that proposes that restriction of free movement of people living with HIV/AIDS is discriminatory and ineffective. The book states that there is no distinction between tourist and migration with respect to protection against HIV/AIDS. In European Union (EU) law, free movement is a basic principle and preventing it may oppose the principle of nondiscrimination. The book is based on a 1997 survey, updated in 1998. It analyzes international and national laws of 64 developing, 27 central and eastern European and 15 member states of the EU. The book also makes three recommendations: 1) states should not allow new measures that prevent freedom of movement on the basis of HIV status; 2) states could review their existing measures, and working with public health doctors, national or EU judges should assess court judgements and laws; 3) limits to the freedom of movement for HIV-infected people should be eliminated.

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome*
  • Developed Countries
  • Disease
  • Europe
  • HIV Infections*
  • Prejudice*
  • Public Policy*
  • Social Problems
  • Virus Diseases