A.i.d.s. Tests For Inmates (Press, 27 December 1988)
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Summary: A.i.d.s. Tests For Inmates (Press, 27 December 1988)
On 27 December 1988, New Zealand's Minister of Justice, Mr Palmer, announced that certain prison inmates would be approached to participate in A.I.D.S. testing. The Minister acknowledged that while it is considered an offence for prisoners to decline a blood test aimed at detecting infectious diseases, prison staff are not in a position to forcibly administer such tests. Mr Palmer highlighted the significance of A.I.D.S. within the prison environment, where inmates live in close quarters, increasing the risk of transmission. He emphasised the necessity of identifying those who are A.I.D.S. positive or HIV positive not only to protect the health of the affected individuals but also to ensure the safety and wellbeing of other inmates and prison staff. This move reflects a growing recognition of the challenges posed by infectious diseases in correctional facilities.
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