In order to tackle abuse in the sex industry and create a safe and healthy working environment, the government is laying down some new measures. Soon, sex workers will have to have a permit to do their job, and they will have to be 21 years old or over. Moreover, it will soon be a punishable offence to be the pimp of a sex worker who does not have a permit.
For example, in some Dutch cities , the legal age to be a sex worker is 18, while in others, it is Going forward, the minimum legal age will be 21 and all sex workers will have to have a permit. These are not the only qualms though; earlier this year, a youth movement handed in a petition to make buying sex illegal altogether. By clicking subscribe, you agree that we may process your information in accordance with our privacy policy. For more information, please visit this page.
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Measures against abuse in the sex industry Moreover, it will soon be a punishable offence to be the pimp of a sex worker who does not have a permit. Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Keep me updated with exclusive offers from partner companies. Author Mina Solanki. Read more.
