[2020] KEHAT 17 (KLR)

[2020] KEHAT 17 (KLR)

The Tribunal found that the 2nd Respondent unlawfully disclosed the Claimant's HIV status to third parties without her consent, in violation of Section 22 of the HIV & AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006. The evidence, including corroboration by witnesses, established that insults referencing the Claimant's status...

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Citation
[2020] KEHAT 17 (KLR)
Parties
Claimant: M.A.O.; Respondent: S.M.; Respondent: H.M.
Court
HIV and AIDS Tribunal
Jurisdiction
Kenya
Case Number
Cause 9 of 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil Claim / Judgment
Outcome
Claim partly allowed against 2nd Respondent; dismissed against 1st Respondent.
Legal Topics
Hiv Status Disclosure, Unlawful Eviction, Tenant Landlord Disputes, Stigmatization, General Damages, Privacy Rights
Source Language
en
Civil Procedure Family and Children Hiv Status Disclosure Unlawful Eviction Tenant Landlord Disputes Stigmatization General Damages Privacy Rights

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Parties

M.A.O.

Claimant

S.M.

Respondent

H.M.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Civil Claim / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the Respondents disclosed the Claimant's HIV status to third parties without her consent.
  2. 2 Whether as a result of the unlawful disclosure the Claimant suffered stigmatisation and/or harassment.
  3. 3 Whether the Claimant is entitled to the reliefs sought.

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found that the 2nd Respondent unlawfully disclosed the Claimant's HIV status to third parties without her consent, in violation of Section 22 of the HIV & AIDS Prevention and Control Act, 2006. The evidence, including corroboration by witnesses, established that insults referencing the Claimant's status were made in the presence of others. The Tribunal held that the law protects both actual and perceived status, and that the Claimant need not prove actual HIV status for protection under the Act. However, the Tribunal found no evidence that the 1st Respondent's actions (eviction, refund of rent, alleged removal of roof) were motivated by the Claimant's status; rather, they...

Court Disposition

Claim partly allowed against 2nd Respondent; dismissed against 1st Respondent.

Orders

  • Declaration that the 2nd Respondent's disclosure of the Claimant's HIV status was wrongful and unlawful under Section 22 of HAPCA.
  • Judgment for the Claimant against the 2nd Respondent for Kshs 250,000 in general damages, with interest at court rates from the date of judgment until payment in full.