In 1999, Sweden passed a law to criminalize the purchase of sex but to make the sale of sex legal. Others followed: Norway, Iceland, Canada and Northern Ireland.
Looking back; has Sweden’s prostitution law worked?
-
Published on
August 14, 2015 -
-
Category:
-
Make your voice heard
Comment
0
- Share the article
This week
UK Home Secretary’s “sweeping asylum reforms” spark urgent trafficking concerns
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has unveiled what she calls “the most sweeping asylum reforms in modern times.” She plans to cut asylum numbers through strict deterrence measures, faster removals, and a small set of new “safe and legal” routes capped at only a few hundred people a year. Mahmood argues the plan will fix a broken system and stop people from paying criminal gangs. But anti-slavery campaigners say the proposals will worsen
| Wednesday November 19, 2025
Read moreFeatured
Tuesday November 18, 2025
Epstein files vote marks a turning point for survivors and the power of collective action
Saturday November 15, 2025
A “historic moment” for fisherman in fight against slavery at sea
Saturday November 15, 2025
EU-backed system fuels Libya’s flourishing trafficking industry
Friday November 14, 2025
Freedom United is interested in hearing from our community and welcomes relevant, informed comments, advice, and insights that advance the conversation around our campaigns and advocacy. We value inclusivity and respect within our community. To be approved, your comments should be civil.