Current Version
| Region | Austria |
| Issue | Censorship of LGBT issues |
| Status | No censorship |
| Start Date | Nov 13, 1998 |
| End Date | (none) |
| Description | Since the repeal of Section 220 in 1998, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Austria. |
| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/austria/ https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/Criminal%20Code%20of%20the%20Republic%20of%20Austria%20%281974%2C%20as%20amended%201998%29%20%28English%29.pdf https://www.euronews.com/2023/10/27/austria-compensates-gay-people-convicted-under-discriminatory-laws |
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edited by DaisyGeekyTrans. Adding info about former law.
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| Start Date | (unknown) | Nov 13, 1998 |
| Description | In Austria, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics. | Since the repeal of Section 220 in 1998, there are no laws restricting the discussion or promotion of LGBTQ+ topics in Austria. |
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| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/austria/ | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/austria/ https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/2023-12/Criminal%20Code%20of%20the%20Republic%20of%20Austria%20%281974%2C%20as%20amended%201998%29%20%28English%29.pdf https://www.euronews.com/2023/10/27/austria-compensates-gay-people-convicted-under-discriminatory-laws |
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| Sources | https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/austria/ |