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HIV or AIDS: Assault

Date: July 2001

Definition:

Infection by HIV or AIDS provided: the infection results directly from: a physical assault involving involuntary contact with either a hypodermic needle or an infected sharp instrument, or sexual assault , the incident happens in the European Union, the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man after the plan starts and is reported to the police within 5 days, and a test, showing no HIV or antibodies is made within 5 days of the incident and a later test is made within 12 months showing infection by HIV or AIDS.

The restriction "(without consent)" has been removed

 

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