13

Oct

Italian Police break up gang that enslaved Bulgarian prostitutes in Sicily

Police in the Sicilian city of Catania said Tuesday that they had broke up a gang that effectively enslaved young women recruited in Bulgaria, forcing them into prostitution and paying…

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08

Jun

Malta: Majority believe prostitution legalisation will lead to increased sexual violence

The majority of people in Malta believe the legalisation of prostitution will lead to increased sexual violence in society, a survey carried out by the Malta Women’s Lobby has shown.…

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11

Sep

Maltese Editors’ Perspectives

The Times says prostitution reform should focus on the challenges faced by people in the industry. It would be unlikely that people will be saved from exploitation if there isn't…

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15

Dec

Main cities in the Netherlands worried that new sex work law could harm ‘vulnerable’ sex workers

Five major Dutch cities are concerned that a proposed law to regulate sex work nationally could have negative consequences for ‘vulnerable’ groups. The mayors of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, The Hague…

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04

Aug

Maltese night-life zones have become more dangerous than ever before – Malta Independent on Sunday

Areas synonymous with night-life, such as Buġibba and Paceville, have become more dangerous than ever before, with daily occurrences of brawls, drugs, and prostitution now normalised, sources familiar with the…

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04

Jul

Plans to overhaul Amsterdam’s red-light district

  Femke Halsema, Amsterdam’s new mayor, announced plans to overhaul the city’s red-light district in a bid to protect sex workers. In what would be the most radical revamp of…

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10

Apr

Dutch youths want visiting a prostitute to be made illegal

A petition is to be handed into the Dutch parliament demanding that visiting a prostitute be made illegal. Some 42,000 young people have added their signatures, which means the issue…

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