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Protection of prostitutes

The Prostitutes Protection Act came into force on 1 July 2017. The law aims to strengthen prostitutes' right to sexual self-determination, create acceptable working conditions, reduce the dangers and risks of prostitution and combat human trafficking, violence and exploitation. The core elements are the introduction of a registration requirement for prostitutes and a licence requirement for prostitution business operators.

The Department of Public Order and Road Traffic, General Regulatory Affairs is responsible for

  • Conducting the information and counselling interview
  • Creation of registration certificate for prostitutes
  • Authorisation to operate a prostitution business
  • Granting of a prostitution licence for a prostitution business
  • Licensing of a prostitution event

The Health Service is responsible for health advice.

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