Belgium Decriminalizes Prostitution
Belgium is the first country in Europe to decriminalize selling and paying for sex.
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Belgium Decriminalizes prostitution
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Prostitution in Belgium is legal but certain related activities such as soliciting and pimping are illegal.[1][2] Belgian municipalities may also introduce further prohibition or regulation.[2] Human trafficking or exploiting individuals involved in prostitution is punishable by a maximum prison sentence of 30 years.[3]
Most Belgian cities have a red-light district, often with window prostitution.[4] In 2015 it was estimated that there were 26,000 prostitutes in Belgium,[5] many of them are from Bulgaria.[6]
Prostitution in Belgium - Wikipedia
Most Belgian cities have a red-light district, often with window prostitution.[4] In 2015 it was estimated that there were 26,000 prostitutes in Belgium,[5] many of them are from Bulgaria.[6]
Prostitution in Belgium - Wikipedia
I think what he was getting at is that the dutch would be offended at Belgians being called "first to decriminalize". Though i think this technically true, there are however a number of other countries in europe where it is legalized including Netherlands, Germany and Gwitzerland if I recall. It is fully legal, recognized as a legit profession / occupation and regulated. I think decriminalization is simply making it not illegal.
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