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20105 minPGnews

Human Trafficking

Netherlands: Minimum Age for Prostitutes

20105 minPGnews

Amsterdam considers a law requiring prostitutes there to be at least 23 years old.

Human Trafficking

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Channel: DW News

Netherlands: Minimum Age for Prostitutes

2010• 5 minPG

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Amsterdam considers a law requiring prostitutes there to be at least 23 years old.

Synopsis

Amsterdam is considering imposing a new law that mandates all prostitutes there must be at least 23 years old. This initiative aims to combat forced prostitution, as UNICEF estimates that around 6,000 young people under 17 are trafficked into Western Europe from the east each year. By introducing a minimum age, municipal authorities hope to ensure that individuals working in the red light district are doing so voluntarily. The proposed law reflects a significant shift in policy aimed at protecting vulnerable populations and addressing the complexities of the sex trade in the city.

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