Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law (2015)

In their own words, eight women — leading feminist scholars, attorneys and women living with HIV — shine a light on the problems of using sexual assault law to prosecute alleged non-disclosure of HIV. Does the legal concept of consent, intended to protect women’s sexual autonomy, in fact increase their risk of violence and discrimination when used to criminalize HIV?

Director: Alison Duke
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 27 min
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Country: Canada
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law about?
In their own words, eight women — leading feminist scholars, attorneys and women living with HIV — shine a light on the problems of using sexual assault law to prosecute alleged non-disclosure of HIV. Does the legal concept of consent, intended to protect women’s sexual autonomy, in fact increase their risk of violence and discrimination when used to criminalize HIV?
Who directed Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law?
Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law was directed by Alison Duke.
How long is Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law?
Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law has a runtime of 27m (27 minutes).
What genre is Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law?
Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law is a Documentary film.
Where was Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law produced?
Consent: HIV non-disclosure and sexual assault law was produced in Canada.