A civil case brought by the former rugby star’s ex-partner has played into discussions of what stance the law should take on HIV, says freelance journalist James Greig
A civil case brought by the former rugby star’s ex-partner has played into discussions of what stance – if any – the law should take on HIV
It’s regrettable that such a popular figurehead recently found himself at the centre of a legal controversy. Last week, it wasthat Thomas had settled a case brought by his ex-partner, Ian Baum, who in a civil claim accused Thomas of hiding his HIV status while they were a couple between 2013 and 2016. Baum alleged that Thomas “deceptively” transmitted the virus to Baum, hiding his HIV medication and “coercing” him into unprotected sex.
If it is not possible that you will transmit to another person during sex, there is no moral obligation to share your status, any more than you would tell a casual partner that you have diabetes, for example. That said, the topic of HIV is often raised by gay men prior to sex and many would agree that the responsibility for initiating these conversations is a joint one – it doesn’t lie solely with any one individual, regardless of their status.could have been pursued as a criminal offence.
people living with HIV are leading prevention efforts in their communities and campaigning for change.
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