A top Swiss court has confirmed a fraud conviction for a client of a prostitute who left without paying. This is being hailed as a significant change in case law for sex workers, who have gained the protection of the criminal justice system.
The man had argued on appeal that the immoral nature of prostitution absolved him from criminal wrongdoing. But the Federal Administrative Court in St. Gallen on Thursday confirmed a suspended 50-day sentence and fine of CHF300 ($333).