Scotland's blood transfusion service has rejected calls from gay men's groups to lift the ban on them donating blood, saying HIV is rising in gay men and donor screening keeps blood products safe. The Scottish National Blood Service told a Parliament petitions committee that it was not discriminating – just recognizing behaviours that put blood products at risk. Italy, France and Spain have removed their blanket bans on blood donations from gay men, while a discrimination case based on the issue is currently being heard in Tasmania. This story continues on PinkNews.co.uk, linked below.
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First published: Wednesday, 5th November 2008 - 9:23am