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Prostitution in Germany is legal, as are other aspects of the sex industry, including brothels, advertisement, and job offers through HR companies. Full-service sex work is widespread and regulated by the German government, which levies taxes on it. [1] In 2016, the government adopted a new law, the Prostitutes Protection Act, in an effort to ...
The Prostitutes Protection Act (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz) is a German Federal Law that was enacted on 21 October 2016 and came into force on 1 July 2017. Core elements are the introduction of a permit requirement for all prostitution trades and a registration certificate for prostitutes (colloquially "whore pass" or "whore ID").
20 December 2001. Commenced. 1 January 2002. The Prostitution Act (Prostitutionsgesetz - ProstG) is a federal law in Germany that regulates the legal status of prostitution as a service in order to improve the legal and social situation of prostitutes. The law was promulgated on 20 December 2001 and has been enforced since 1 January 2002. [1]
De Wallen red-light district in Amsterdam. Red-light districts are areas associated with the sex industry and sex-oriented businesses (e.g. sex shops and strip clubs).In some of these places prostitution occurs, whether legally or illegally.
While the policy regarding adult prostitution differs by country, child prostitution is illegal throughout Europe. Similarly, human trafficking, forced prostitution, and other abusive activities are also prohibited. The legal and social treatment of prostitution differs widely by country.
In Germany prostitution is legal, as are brothels. In Finland, Norway and Switzerland the right to sell sex is restricted based on citizenship. Aliens caught selling sex in Finland or Norway may be deported and of foreign citizens only EU citizens can get a Swiss prostitution license. The enforcement of the anti-prostitution laws varies by country.
Prostitution itself is legal, but third-party involvement is generally prohibited. Solicitation is also often prohibited. This model recognises that a prostitute may choose to work in the trade, however, the law is designed to stop prostitution impacting on the public. An example country where this system is in place is England. [27]
Abolitionism – prostitution is legal, but organized activities such as brothels and pimping are illegal; prostitution is not regulated. Neo-abolitionism – illegal to buy sex and for 3rd party involvement, legal to sell sex. Prohibitionism – prostitution illegal. Legality varies with local laws.