Local and international organizers for the XVIII International AIDS Conference (AIDS 2010) look forward to welcoming delegates to Vienna this month. As delegates plan their stay in Vienna, this short statement provides an overview of some Austrian laws that impact on people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHIV). The organizers of AIDS 2010 recommend that conference delegates read this statement to understand their legal position with respect to these areas of law. There are two key points in this statement:
- Intentional and negligent acts capable of transmission of HIV are criminal offences in Austria
- Legal risks can be minimized through safer sex and safer injecting practices
