95.4 Mandatory Testing of Persons Charged With Sexual Assault
Whereas, Victims of sexual assault are at risk of contracting the HIV virus from the alleged perpetrator; and,
Whereas, There is no provision to ensure HIV testing of said alleged perpetrator; and,
Whereas, Early detection, treatment and long-term health care are needed for the victims, therefore be it,
RESOLVED, that the National Council of Women of Canada request the Government of Canada to revise the Criminal Code
to ensure that individuals charged with sexual assault be required to take mandatory HIV testing as frequently
as required, within the medically determined window period, in order to inform the victim of test results as soon as possible.