Man's HIV infection conviction quashed by Supreme Court

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A man’s conviction for causing serious harm by intentionally or recklessly infecting two women with HIV was quashed by the Supreme Court on 14 December 2023.

The court found flaws in how the trial judge guided the jury on scientific analysis and the women’s evidence. The man cannot be identified to protect the women’s identities and denied the charges.

Counsel for the Director of Public Prosecutions said more time was needed to decide whether to seek a retrial.