Switzerland's unique attitude to prostitution
2023-11-12
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Switzerland has a well-organized and efficient approach to managing the world's oldest profession – prostitution. It has been legal in the country since 1942, but like many things in Switzerland, it comes with thorough regulations aimed at protecting sex workers. Over 20,000 registered prostitutes, spanning all genders, operate in the country.
Switzerland's pragmatic attitude t .....
Swiss court ruling gives protection to sex workers
2021-02-06
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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. .....
Mandatory contact tracing in Zurich brothels stirs controversy
2020-10-08
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A lawyer for the Zurich sex industry is taking legal action against new tracing rules being implemented for prostitutes working in the Swiss canton.
Starting on October 1st, Zurich has mandated stricter protection rules in the brothels.
Sex workers must now not only collect their customers’ ID and contact details, but also check on the spot whether the cell phone numbe .....