iso2,country,source_id,kind,title,title_en,publisher,published,language,url,accessed,citation
AF,Afghanistan,af-unama-2023,intergovernmental,Corporal Punishment and the Death Penalty in Afghanistan,,"United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Human Rights Service",2023-05,en,https://unama.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/hr_brief_on_cpdp_03052023-_english_0.pdf,2026-10-30,"United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA), Human Rights Service. Corporal Punishment and the Death Penalty in Afghanistan. 2023-05."
AF,Afghanistan,af-unama-2024,intergovernmental,De Facto Authorities' Moral Oversight in Afghanistan: Impacts on Human Rights,,United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA),2024-07,en,https://unama.unmissions.org/sites/default/files/moral_oversight_report_english_final.pdf,2026-10-30,United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA). De Facto Authorities' Moral Oversight in Afghanistan: Impacts on Human Rights. 2024-07.
AL,Albania,al-kp,legislation,"Ligj nr. 7895, datë 27.1.1995 ""Kodi Penal i Republikës së Shqipërisë"" (i ndryshuar, deri me ligjin nr. 8/2026)","Criminal Code of the Republic of Albania (consolidated, including Law No. 8/2026)",Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare,,sq,https://qbz.gov.al/preview/a2b117e6-69b2-4355-aa49-78967c31bf4d,2026-10-30,"Qendra e Botimeve Zyrtare. Ligj nr. 7895, datë 27.1.1995 ""Kodi Penal i Republikës së Shqipërisë"" (i ndryshuar, deri me ligjin nr. 8/2026) [Criminal Code of the Republic of Albania (consolidated, including Law No. 8/2026)]."
DZ,Algeria,dz-cp,legislation,"Code pénal algérien (Ordonnance n° 66-156 du 8 juin 1966), version consolidée","Algerian Penal Code (Ordinance No. 66-156 of 8 June 1966), consolidated version",algdz.com (unofficial consolidation based on the Ministry of Justice text),,fr,https://www.algdz.com/fr/politique/lois-et-reglementations/code-penal,2026-10-30,"algdz.com (unofficial consolidation based on the Ministry of Justice text). Code pénal algérien (Ordonnance n° 66-156 du 8 juin 1966), version consolidée [Algerian Penal Code (Ordinance No. 66-156 of 8 June 1966), consolidated version]."
DZ,Algeria,dz-undp,intergovernmental,Algeria: Gender Justice & The Law,,"UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and UN ESCWA",2018,en,https://www.unescwa.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/algeria-adjusted.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and UN ESCWA. Algeria: Gender Justice & The Law. 2018."
AD,Andorra,ad-codi-penal,legislation,"Llei 9/2005, del 21 de febrer, qualificada del Codi penal (Text refós sense caràcter oficial)",Qualified Law 9/2005 of 21 February on the Penal Code (unofficial consolidated text),Govern d'Andorra – Portal Jurídic d'Andorra,2005-02-21,ca,https://portaljuridicandorra.ad/L2005009,2026-10-30,"Govern d'Andorra – Portal Jurídic d'Andorra. Llei 9/2005, del 21 de febrer, qualificada del Codi penal (Text refós sense caràcter oficial) [Qualified Law 9/2005 of 21 February on the Penal Code (unofficial consolidated text)]. 2005-02-21."
AD,Andorra,ad-llei-30-2018,legislation,"Llei 30/2018, del 6 de desembre, qualificada de seguretat pública (BOPA núm. 3, 10 de gener del 2019)",Qualified Law 30/2018 of 6 December on Public Security,Consell General d'Andorra,2019-01-10,ca,https://www.consellgeneral.ad/fitxers/documents/lleis-2018/llei-30-2018-qualificada-de-seguretat-publica,2026-10-30,"Consell General d'Andorra. Llei 30/2018, del 6 de desembre, qualificada de seguretat pública (BOPA núm. 3, 10 de gener del 2019) [Qualified Law 30/2018 of 6 December on Public Security]. 2019-01-10."
AD,Andorra,ad-llei-30-2018-consolidated,legislation,"Llei 30/2018, del 6 de desembre, qualificada de seguretat pública (Text refós sense caràcter oficial)",Qualified Law 30/2018 on Public Security (unofficial consolidated text),Govern d'Andorra – Portal Jurídic d'Andorra,,ca,https://portaljuridicandorra.ad/L2018030,2026-10-30,"Govern d'Andorra – Portal Jurídic d'Andorra. Llei 30/2018, del 6 de desembre, qualificada de seguretat pública (Text refós sense caràcter oficial) [Qualified Law 30/2018 on Public Security (unofficial consolidated text)]."
AD,Andorra,ad-3cat-2026,news,Andorra considerarà prostitució demanar i pagar per contingut sexual a plataformes com OnlyFans,Andorra will treat requesting and paying for sexual content on platforms such as OnlyFans as prostitution,3Cat,2026-03-24,ca,https://www.3cat.cat/3catinfo/andorra-considerara-prostitucio-demanar-i-pagar-per-contingut-sexual-a-plataformes-com-onlyfans/noticia/3401254/,2026-10-30,3Cat. Andorra considerarà prostitució demanar i pagar per contingut sexual a plataformes com OnlyFans [Andorra will treat requesting and paying for sexual content on platforms such as OnlyFans as prostitution]. 2026-03-24.
AD,Andorra,ad-radiovalira-2026,news,El Consell General eleva el consentiment sexual als 16 anys,The Consell General raises the age of sexual consent to 16,Ràdio Valira,2026-07-15,ca,https://radiovalira.ad/2026/07/15/el-consell-general-eleva-ledat-de-consentiment-sexual-als-16-anys/,2026-10-30,Ràdio Valira. El Consell General eleva el consentiment sexual als 16 anys [The Consell General raises the age of sexual consent to 16]. 2026-07-15.
AD,Andorra,ad-elperiodic-2026,news,La cambra eleva l'edat de consentiment sexual fins als 16 anys i reforça la 'lluita' contra la pornografia infantil,Parliament raises the age of sexual consent to 16 and steps up the fight against child pornography,El Periòdic d'Andorra,2026-07,ca,https://elperiodic.ad/politica/la-cambra-eleva-ledat-de-consentiment-sexual-fins-als-16-anys-i-reforca-la-lluita-contra-la-pornografia-infantil/,2026-10-30,El Periòdic d'Andorra. La cambra eleva l'edat de consentiment sexual fins als 16 anys i reforça la 'lluita' contra la pornografia infantil [Parliament raises the age of sexual consent to 16 and steps up the fight against child pornography]. 2026-07.
AO,Angola,ao-cp2020,legislation,"Lei n.º 38/20, de 11 de Novembro — Aprova o Código Penal Angolano (Diário da República, I Série, n.º 179)","Law No. 38/20 of 11 November approving the Angolan Penal Code (Official Gazette, Series I, No. 179)",Diário da República (copy hosted by the Serviço de Investigação Criminal),2020-11-11,pt,https://sic.gov.ao/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Novo-Codigo-Penal-Angolano.pdf,2026-10-30,"Diário da República (copy hosted by the Serviço de Investigação Criminal). Lei n.º 38/20, de 11 de Novembro — Aprova o Código Penal Angolano (Diário da República, I Série, n.º 179) [Law No. 38/20 of 11 November approving the Angolan Penal Code (Official Gazette, Series I, No. 179)]. 2020-11-11."
AG,Antigua and Barbuda,ag-soa,legislation,"The Sexual Offences Act, 1995 (No. 9 of 1995)",,"Government of Antigua and Barbuda, laws.gov.ag",,en,https://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/a1995-9.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Antigua and Barbuda, laws.gov.ag. The Sexual Offences Act, 1995 (No. 9 of 1995)."
AG,Antigua and Barbuda,ag-sca,legislation,"The Small Charges Act, Cap. 405, Laws of Antigua and Barbuda",,"Government of Antigua and Barbuda, laws.gov.ag",,en,https://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/cap-405.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Antigua and Barbuda, laws.gov.ag. The Small Charges Act, Cap. 405, Laws of Antigua and Barbuda."
AG,Antigua and Barbuda,ag-sca24,legislation,Small Charges (Amendment) Act 2024 (No. 20 of 2024),,"Government of Antigua and Barbuda, laws.gov.ag",2024-10-01,en,https://laws.gov.ag/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/No.-20-of-2024-Small-Charges-Amendment-Act-2024.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Antigua and Barbuda, laws.gov.ag. Small Charges (Amendment) Act 2024 (No. 20 of 2024). 2024-10-01."
AR,Argentina,ar-cp,legislation,"Código Penal de la Nación Argentina, Ley 11.179 (T.O. 1984 actualizado)","Penal Code of the Argentine Nation, Law 11.179 (consolidated text)","InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación",,es,https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/15000-19999/16546/texact.htm,2026-10-30,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación. Código Penal de la Nación Argentina, Ley 11.179 (T.O. 1984 actualizado) [Penal Code of the Argentine Nation, Law 11.179 (consolidated text)]."
AR,Argentina,ar-12331,legislation,"Ley 12.331, Profilaxis de las enfermedades venéreas",Law 12.331 on the prevention of venereal diseases,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación",1937-01-11,es,https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/190000-194999/194957/norma.htm,2026-10-30,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación. Ley 12.331, Profilaxis de las enfermedades venéreas [Law 12.331 on the prevention of venereal diseases]. 1937-01-11."
AR,Argentina,ar-936,legislation,"Decreto 936/2011, Protección integral a las mujeres: erradicación de difusión de mensajes e imágenes sobre explotación sexual",Decree 936/2011 on comprehensive protection of women: eradicating messages and images on sexual exploitation,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación",2011-07-06,es,https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/anexos/180000-184999/184133/norma.htm,2026-10-30,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación. Decreto 936/2011, Protección integral a las mujeres: erradicación de difusión de mensajes e imágenes sobre explotación sexual [Decree 936/2011 on comprehensive protection of women: eradicating messages and images on sexual exploitation]. 2011-07-06."
AR,Argentina,ar-936-ficha,legislation,Decreto 936/2011: ficha de la norma,Decree 936/2011: record page,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación",,es,https://servicios.infoleg.gob.ar/infolegInternet/verNorma.do?id=184133,2026-10-30,"InfoLEG, Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación. Decreto 936/2011: ficha de la norma [Decree 936/2011: record page]."
AR,Argentina,ar-leysimple,government,Ley simple: Trata de personas,Plain-language law guide: trafficking in persons,Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación (Derecho Fácil),,es,https://www.argentina.gob.ar/justicia/derechofacil/leysimple/trata-de-personas,2026-10-30,Ministerio de Justicia de la Nación (Derecho Fácil). Ley simple: Trata de personas [Plain-language law guide: trafficking in persons].
AR,Argentina,ar-caba-1472,legislation,"Ley P - N° 1.472, Código Contravencional de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (texto actualizado a la Ley 6839)","Law 1.472, Contravention Code of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (text updated to Law 6839)",Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires,,es,https://boletinoficialpdf.buenosaires.gob.ar/util/imagen.php?idn=62598&idf=3,2026-10-30,"Boletín Oficial de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires. Ley P - N° 1.472, Código Contravencional de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires (texto actualizado a la Ley 6839) [Law 1.472, Contravention Code of the Autonomous City of Buenos Aires (text updated to Law 6839)]."
AM,Armenia,am-aoc-en,legislation,"Administrative Offences Code of the Republic of Armenia (official English translation, with changes up to HO-258-N of 3 July 2025)",,"ARLIS, Armenian Legal Information System",,en,https://www.arlis.am/en/acts/224995,2026-10-30,"ARLIS, Armenian Legal Information System. Administrative Offences Code of the Republic of Armenia (official English translation, with changes up to HO-258-N of 3 July 2025)."
AM,Armenia,am-cc,legislation,"ՀՀ քրեական օրենսգիրք, ՀՕ-199-Ն, 05.05.2021","Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, HO-199-N of 5 May 2021","ARLIS, Armenian Legal Information System",2021-05-27,hy,https://www.arlis.am/hy/acts/153080,2026-10-30,"ARLIS, Armenian Legal Information System. ՀՀ քրեական օրենսգիրք, ՀՕ-199-Ն, 05.05.2021 [Criminal Code of the Republic of Armenia, HO-199-N of 5 May 2021]. 2021-05-27."
AU,Australia,nsw-soa-1988,legislation,"Summary Offences Act 1988 No 25 (NSW), Part 3 Prostitution",,NSW Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel's Office),,en,https://legislation.nsw.gov.au/view/html/inforce/current/act-1988-025,2026-10-30,"NSW Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel's Office). Summary Offences Act 1988 No 25 (NSW), Part 3 Prostitution."
AU,Australia,nsw-ps-07-017,government,Planning Circular PS 07-017: Commencement of Brothels Act 2007,,NSW Department of Planning,2007-10-03,en,https://www.planning.nsw.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-03/planning-circular-ps-07-017-commencement-of-brothels-act-2007.pdf,2026-10-30,NSW Department of Planning. Planning Circular PS 07-017: Commencement of Brothels Act 2007. 2007-10-03.
AU,Australia,vic-swda-2022-asmade,legislation,"Sex Work Decriminalisation Act 2022 (Vic), No. 7 of 2022, as made",,Victorian Legislation (Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel),2022,en,https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/as-made/acts/sex-work-decriminalisation-act-2022,2026-10-30,"Victorian Legislation (Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel). Sex Work Decriminalisation Act 2022 (Vic), No. 7 of 2022, as made. 2022."
AU,Australia,vic-swda-2022-inforce,legislation,"Sex Work Decriminalisation Act 2022 (Vic), in force, version history",,Victorian Legislation (Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel),,en,https://www.legislation.vic.gov.au/in-force/acts/sex-work-decriminalisation-act-2022,2026-10-30,"Victorian Legislation (Office of the Chief Parliamentary Counsel). Sex Work Decriminalisation Act 2022 (Vic), in force, version history."
AU,Australia,qld-dsw-act-2024,legislation,"Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Qld), Act No. 23 of 2024, as passed",,Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel),2024-05-09,en,https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/act-2024-023,2026-10-30,"Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel). Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Qld), Act No. 23 of 2024, as passed. 2024-05-09."
AU,Australia,qld-dsw-act-2024-lh,legislation,Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Qld): legislative history,,Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel),,en,https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/html/asmade/act-2024-023/lh,2026-10-30,Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel). Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2024 (Qld): legislative history.
AU,Australia,qld-criminal-code,legislation,"Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld), Schedule 1 Criminal Code, current version",,Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel),,en,https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-1899-009,2026-10-30,"Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel). Criminal Code Act 1899 (Qld), Schedule 1 Criminal Code, current version."
AU,Australia,qld-prostitution-act-1999,legislation,"Prostitution Act 1999 (Qld), repealed",,Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel),,en,https://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/view/whole/html/repealed/current/act-1999-073,2026-10-30,"Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel). Prostitution Act 1999 (Qld), repealed."
AU,Australia,qld-legal-aid,government,Sex work and the law,,Legal Aid Queensland,2025-01-22,en,https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/Find-legal-information/Relationships-and-children/Relationships/Sex-and-the-law/Sex-work-and-the-law,2026-10-30,Legal Aid Queensland. Sex work and the law. 2025-01-22.
AU,Australia,qld-statement-2024,government,Reforms promise better protection for Queensland's sex workers,,Queensland Government Ministerial Media Statements (Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath),2024-05-02,en,https://statements.qld.gov.au/statements/100231,2026-10-30,Queensland Government Ministerial Media Statements (Attorney-General Yvette D'Ath). Reforms promise better protection for Queensland's sex workers. 2024-05-02.
AU,Australia,qlrc-report-80-summary,government,"A decriminalised sex-work industry for Queensland, Report No 80: Report summary",,Queensland Law Reform Commission,2023,en,https://www.qlrc.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0005/763385/qlrc-report-80-a-decriminalised-sex-work-industry-for-queensland-report-summary-.pdf,2026-10-30,"Queensland Law Reform Commission. A decriminalised sex-work industry for Queensland, Report No 80: Report summary. 2023."
AU,Australia,nt-sia-2019,legislation,Sex Industry Act 2019 (NT),,Northern Territory Legislation,,en,https://legislation.nt.gov.au/en/Legislation/SEX-INDUSTRY-ACT-2019,2026-10-30,Northern Territory Legislation. Sex Industry Act 2019 (NT).
AU,Australia,nt-sia-2019-pdf,legislation,"Sex Industry Act 2019 (NT), as in force at 25 May 2024 (PDF)",,Northern Territory Legislation,,en,https://legislation.nt.gov.au/api/sitecore/Act/PDF?id=12378,2026-10-30,"Northern Territory Legislation. Sex Industry Act 2019 (NT), as in force at 25 May 2024 (PDF)."
AU,Australia,act-swa-1992,legislation,"Sex Work Act 1992 (ACT), A1992-64, republication No 31 effective 5 January 2026",,ACT Legislation Register (Parliamentary Counsel's Office),,en,https://www.legislation.act.gov.au/a/1992-64/,2026-10-30,"ACT Legislation Register (Parliamentary Counsel's Office). Sex Work Act 1992 (ACT), A1992-64, republication No 31 effective 5 January 2026."
AU,Australia,wa-prostitution-act-2000,legislation,"Prostitution Act 2000 (WA), Act No. 017 of 2000, consolidated version 02-d0-00",,Western Australian Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel's Office),,en,https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/law_a2003.html&view=consolidated,2026-10-30,"Western Australian Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel's Office). Prostitution Act 2000 (WA), Act No. 017 of 2000, consolidated version 02-d0-00."
AU,Australia,wa-criminal-code,legislation,"Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA), consolidated version current from 1 May 2026",,Western Australian Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel's Office),,en,https://www.legislation.wa.gov.au/legislation/statutes.nsf/law_a196.html&view=consolidated,2026-10-30,"Western Australian Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel's Office). Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA), consolidated version current from 1 May 2026."
AU,Australia,sa-soa-1953,legislation,"Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA), version of 1 July 2026",,South Australian Legislation (Attorney-General's Department),,en,https://www.legislation.sa.gov.au/lz?path=%2Fc%2Fa%2Fsummary%20offences%20act%201953,2026-10-30,"South Australian Legislation (Attorney-General's Department). Summary Offences Act 1953 (SA), version of 1 July 2026."
AU,Australia,tas-sioa-2005,legislation,"Sex Industry Offences Act 2005 (Tas), No. 42 of 2005, current version",,Tasmanian Legislation (Office of Parliamentary Counsel),,en,https://www.legislation.tas.gov.au/view/whole/html/inforce/current/act-2005-042,2026-10-30,"Tasmanian Legislation (Office of Parliamentary Counsel). Sex Industry Offences Act 2005 (Tas), No. 42 of 2005, current version."
AU,Australia,cth-osa-2021,legislation,"Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth), Compilation No. 4 (12 September 2026)",,Federal Register of Legislation,,en,https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2021A00076/latest/text,2026-10-30,"Federal Register of Legislation. Online Safety Act 2021 (Cth), Compilation No. 4 (12 September 2026)."
AU,Australia,cth-criminal-code,legislation,"Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), latest compilation (30 June 2026), Volume 2",,Federal Register of Legislation,,en,https://www.legislation.gov.au/C2004A04868/latest/text/2,2026-10-30,"Federal Register of Legislation. Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth), latest compilation (30 June 2026), Volume 2."
AU,Australia,us-tip-2025-au,government,2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Australia,,United States Department of State,2025,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/australia/,2026-10-30,United States Department of State. 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Australia. 2025.
AT,Austria,at-stgb-215,legislation,Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) § 215 – Zuführen zur Prostitution,"Criminal Code, § 215 – Bringing a person into prostitution",Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS),,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10002296&Paragraf=215,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS). Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) § 215 – Zuführen zur Prostitution [Criminal Code, § 215 – Bringing a person into prostitution]."
AT,Austria,at-stgb-216,legislation,Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) § 216 – Zuhälterei,"Criminal Code, § 216 – Pimping",Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS),,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10002296&Paragraf=216,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS). Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) § 216 – Zuhälterei [Criminal Code, § 216 – Pimping]."
AT,Austria,at-stgb-217,legislation,Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) § 217 – Grenzüberschreitender Prostitutionshandel,"Criminal Code, § 217 – Cross-border prostitution trafficking",Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS),,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=Bundesnormen&Gesetzesnummer=10002296&Paragraf=217,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS). Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) § 217 – Grenzüberschreitender Prostitutionshandel [Criminal Code, § 217 – Cross-border prostitution trafficking]."
AT,Austria,at-wpg,legislation,"Wiener Prostitutionsgesetz 2011 (WPG 2011), LGBl. Nr. 24/2011 idF LGBl. Nr. 8/2023",Vienna Prostitution Act 2011 (consolidated),Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS),2011,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrW&Gesetzesnummer=20000170,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS). Wiener Prostitutionsgesetz 2011 (WPG 2011), LGBl. Nr. 24/2011 idF LGBl. Nr. 8/2023 [Vienna Prostitution Act 2011 (consolidated)]. 2011."
AT,Austria,at-vbg-spg,legislation,"Gesetz über Angelegenheiten der Sittenpolizei (Sittenpolizeigesetz), LGBl. Nr. 6/1976 idF LGBl. Nr. 18/2024",Vorarlberg Public Morals Police Act (consolidated),Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS),1976,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/GeltendeFassung.wxe?Abfrage=LrVbg&Gesetzesnummer=20000263,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS). Gesetz über Angelegenheiten der Sittenpolizei (Sittenpolizeigesetz), LGBl. Nr. 6/1976 idF LGBl. Nr. 18/2024 [Vorarlberg Public Morals Police Act (consolidated)]. 1976."
AT,Austria,at-ooe-sdlg,legislation,Oö. Sexualdienstleistungsgesetz (Oö. SDLG) § 3,"Upper Austria Sexual Services Act, § 3",Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS),,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/NormDokument.wxe?Abfrage=LrOO&Gesetzesnummer=20000696&Paragraf=3,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS). Oö. Sexualdienstleistungsgesetz (Oö. SDLG) § 3 [Upper Austria Sexual Services Act, § 3]."
AT,Austria,at-ogh-2012,case-law,"OGH 18.04.2012, 3 Ob 45/12g","Supreme Court of Justice, decision of 18 April 2012, 3 Ob 45/12g","Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS), Judikatur Justiz",2012-04-18,de,https://www.ris.bka.gv.at/Dokument.wxe?Abfrage=Justiz&Dokumentnummer=JJT_20120418_OGH0002_0030OB00045_12G0000_000,2026-10-30,"Rechtsinformationssystem des Bundes (RIS), Judikatur Justiz. OGH 18.04.2012, 3 Ob 45/12g [Supreme Court of Justice, decision of 18 April 2012, 3 Ob 45/12g]. 2012-04-18."
AT,Austria,at-bka-2024,government,Regelungen sexueller Dienstleistungen in Österreich. Empfehlungen der Arbeitsgruppe „Sexuelle Dienstleistungen – Verbesserung der Rahmenbedingungen zur Prävention von Ausbeutung“,Regulation of sexual services in Austria: recommendations of the Task Force on Human Trafficking working group on sexual services,"Bundeskanzleramt, Sektion III Frauenangelegenheiten und Gleichstellung",2024-01,de,https://www.bmfwf.gv.at/dam/jcr:d554b57f-dc5d-418a-88fb-32b1320961f9/bericht_der_ag_sexuelle_dienstleistungen_jaen_2024.pdf,2026-10-30,"Bundeskanzleramt, Sektion III Frauenangelegenheiten und Gleichstellung. Regelungen sexueller Dienstleistungen in Österreich. Empfehlungen der Arbeitsgruppe „Sexuelle Dienstleistungen – Verbesserung der Rahmenbedingungen zur Prävention von Ausbeutung“ [Regulation of sexual services in Austria: recommendations of the Task Force on Human Trafficking working group on sexual services]. 2024-01."
AZ,Azerbaijan,az-ixm,legislation,Azərbaycan Respublikasının İnzibati Xətalar Məcəlləsi,Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Azerbaijan (consolidated text),"E-QANUN, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan",2015-12-29,az,https://e-qanun.az/framework/46960,2026-10-30,"E-QANUN, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azərbaycan Respublikasının İnzibati Xətalar Məcəlləsi [Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Azerbaijan (consolidated text)]. 2015-12-29."
AZ,Azerbaijan,az-cm,legislation,Azərbaycan Respublikasının Cinayət Məcəlləsi,Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (consolidated text),"E-QANUN, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan",1999-12-30,az,https://e-qanun.az/framework/46947,2026-10-30,"E-QANUN, Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Azərbaycan Respublikasının Cinayət Məcəlləsi [Criminal Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan (consolidated text)]. 1999-12-30."
AZ,Azerbaijan,az-reklam,legislation,Reklam haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanunu,Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Advertising (text as published),President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (official website),,az,https://president.az/az/articles/view/15859,2026-10-30,President of the Republic of Azerbaijan (official website). Reklam haqqında Azərbaycan Respublikasının Qanunu [Law of the Republic of Azerbaijan on Advertising (text as published)].
BS,Bahamas,bs-penal,legislation,"Penal Code, Chapter 84, Statute Law of The Bahamas, LRO 1/2017",,"Office of the Attorney General, Bahamas Laws Online",,en,https://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1873/1873-0015/1873-0015_2.pdf,2026-10-30,"Office of the Attorney General, Bahamas Laws Online. Penal Code, Chapter 84, Statute Law of The Bahamas, LRO 1/2017."
BS,Bahamas,bs-soa,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 99, Statute Law of The Bahamas, LRO 1/2017",,"Office of the Attorney General, Bahamas Laws Online",,en,https://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1991/1991-0009/1991-0009_2.pdf,2026-10-30,"Office of the Attorney General, Bahamas Laws Online. Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 99, Statute Law of The Bahamas, LRO 1/2017."
BH,Bahrain,bh-penal,legislation,مرسوم بقانون رقم (15) لسنة 1976 بإصدار قانون العقوبات,Legislative Decree No. (15) of 1976 with respect to Enactment of the Penal Code (consolidated Arabic text and English version),"Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain",1976-04-08,ar,https://lloc.gov.bh/Legislation/id/L1576,2026-10-30,"Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain. مرسوم بقانون رقم (15) لسنة 1976 بإصدار قانون العقوبات [Legislative Decree No. (15) of 1976 with respect to Enactment of the Penal Code (consolidated Arabic text and English version)]. 1976-04-08."
BH,Bahrain,bh-law25-2025,legislation,قانون رقم (25) لسنة 2025 بتعديل بعض أحكام قانون العقوبات الصادر بالمرسوم بقانون رقم (15) لسنة 1976,Law No. 25 of 2025 amending certain provisions of the Penal Code,"Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain",2025-05-28,ar,https://lloc.gov.bh/Legislation/HTM/K2525,2026-10-30,"Legislation and Legal Opinion Commission, Kingdom of Bahrain. قانون رقم (25) لسنة 2025 بتعديل بعض أحكام قانون العقوبات الصادر بالمرسوم بقانون رقم (15) لسنة 1976 [Law No. 25 of 2025 amending certain provisions of the Penal Code]. 2025-05-28."
BD,Bangladesh,bd-tip-2012,legislation,"The Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act, 2012 (Act No. 3 of 2012), English translation",,"Government of Bangladesh (Bangladesh Gazette translation), copy hosted by ecoi.net",2012-02-20,en,https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1028974/1930_1413966465_543f75664.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Bangladesh (Bangladesh Gazette translation), copy hosted by ecoi.net. The Prevention and Suppression of Human Trafficking Act, 2012 (Act No. 3 of 2012), English translation. 2012-02-20."
BD,Bangladesh,bd-bsehr-2000,case-law,"Bangladesh Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights (BSEHR) and Ors v. Government of Bangladesh and Ors, High Court Division, judgment of 14 March 2000",,UNODC Case Law Database (SHERLOC),2000-03-14,en,https://www.unodc.org/cld/uploads/res/case-law/bgd/2000/bangladesh_society_for_the_enforcement_of_human_rights_bsehr_and_ors_v__government_of_bangladesh_and_ors_html/Bangladesh_Society_for_the_Enforcement_of_Human_Rights_versus_Government_of_Bangladesh_and_Others_-_Judgment.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNODC Case Law Database (SHERLOC). Bangladesh Society for the Enforcement of Human Rights (BSEHR) and Ors v. Government of Bangladesh and Ors, High Court Division, judgment of 14 March 2000. 2000-03-14."
BB,Barbados,bb-soa,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act, Cap. 154, The Laws of Barbados (L.R.O. 2002)",,Barbados Judicial System (barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb),,en,https://www.barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb/assets/content/pdfs/statutes/SexualOffencesCAP154.pdf,2026-10-30,"Barbados Judicial System (barbadoslawcourts.gov.bb). Sexual Offences Act, Cap. 154, The Laws of Barbados (L.R.O. 2002)."
BY,Belarus,by-koap,legislation,Кодекс Республики Беларусь об административных правонарушениях от 6 января 2021 г. № 91-З,Code of Administrative Offences (2021),Национальный правовой Интернет-портал Республики Беларусь (pravo.by),2021-01-06,ru,https://pravo.by/document/?guid=3871&p0=HK2100091,2026-10-30,Национальный правовой Интернет-портал Республики Беларусь (pravo.by). Кодекс Республики Беларусь об административных правонарушениях от 6 января 2021 г. № 91-З [Code of Administrative Offences (2021)]. 2021-01-06.
BY,Belarus,by-uk,legislation,Уголовный кодекс Республики Беларусь от 9 июля 1999 г. № 275-З,Criminal Code (1999),Национальный правовой Интернет-портал Республики Беларусь (pravo.by),,ru,https://pravo.by/document/?guid=3871&p0=hk9900275,2026-10-30,Национальный правовой Интернет-портал Республики Беларусь (pravo.by). Уголовный кодекс Республики Беларусь от 9 июля 1999 г. № 275-З [Criminal Code (1999)].
BY,Belarus,by-ad,legislation,Закон Республики Беларусь «О рекламе» от 10 мая 2007 г. № 225-З,Law on Advertising (2007),Национальный правовой Интернет-портал Республики Беларусь (pravo.by),,ru,https://pravo.by/document/?guid=3871&p0=h10700225,2026-10-30,Национальный правовой Интернет-портал Республики Беларусь (pravo.by). Закон Республики Беларусь «О рекламе» от 10 мая 2007 г. № 225-З [Law on Advertising (2007)].
BE,Belgium,be-law-2022,legislation,Loi du 21 mars 2022 modifiant le Code pénal en ce qui concerne le droit pénal sexuel,Act of 21 March 2022 amending the Criminal Code with regard to sexual criminal law,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel",2022-03-30,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/eli/loi/2022/03/21/2022031330/justel,2026-10-30,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel. Loi du 21 mars 2022 modifiant le Code pénal en ce qui concerne le droit pénal sexuel [Act of 21 March 2022 amending the Criminal Code with regard to sexual criminal law]. 2022-03-30."
BE,Belgium,be-cp-1867,legislation,"Code pénal du 8 juin 1867 (version consolidée, Justel)",Criminal Code of 8 June 1867 (consolidated),"SPF Justice, Justel",,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi_loi/change_lg.pl?language=fr&la=F&cn=1867060801&table_name=loi,2026-10-30,"SPF Justice, Justel. Code pénal du 8 juin 1867 (version consolidée, Justel) [Criminal Code of 8 June 1867 (consolidated)]."
BE,Belgium,be-cp-book2,legislation,Loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre II du Code pénal,Act of 29 February 2024 introducing Book II of the Criminal Code,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel",2024-04-08,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/eli/loi/2024/02/29/2024002088/justel,2026-10-30,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel. Loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre II du Code pénal [Act of 29 February 2024 introducing Book II of the Criminal Code]. 2024-04-08."
BE,Belgium,be-cp-book1,legislation,Loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre Ier du Code pénal,Act of 29 February 2024 introducing Book I of the Criminal Code,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel",2024-04-08,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi_loi/change_lg.pl?language=fr&la=F&cn=2024022909&table_name=loi,2026-10-30,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel. Loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre Ier du Code pénal [Act of 29 February 2024 introducing Book I of the Criminal Code]. 2024-04-08."
BE,Belgium,be-labour-2024,legislation,Loi du 3 mai 2024 portant des dispositions en matière du travail du sexe sous contrat de travail,Act of 3 May 2024 laying down provisions on sex work under an employment contract,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel",2024-06-06,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/eli/loi/2024/05/03/2024202750/justel,2026-10-30,"SPF Justice, Moniteur belge / Justel. Loi du 3 mai 2024 portant des dispositions en matière du travail du sexe sous contrat de travail [Act of 3 May 2024 laying down provisions on sex work under an employment contract]. 2024-06-06."
BE,Belgium,be-ar-2024,legislation,Arrêté royal du 18 mai 2024 portant exécution de l'article 433quater/2 du Code pénal,Royal Decree of 18 May 2024 implementing article 433quater/2 of the Criminal Code (with report to the King),Moniteur belge,2024-06-13,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi/article_body.pl?language=fr&caller=summary&pub_date=2024-06-13&numac=2024005196,2026-10-30,Moniteur belge. Arrêté royal du 18 mai 2024 portant exécution de l'article 433quater/2 du Code pénal [Royal Decree of 18 May 2024 implementing article 433quater/2 of the Criminal Code (with report to the King)]. 2024-06-13.
BE,Belgium,be-law-2026-03-16,legislation,Loi du 16 mars 2026 modifiant la loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre Ier du Code pénal et la loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre II du Code pénal,"Act of 16 March 2026 amending the Acts introducing Books I and II of the Criminal Code (Moniteur belge, 25 March 2026, pp. 17819–17820 for arts. 51–53)",Moniteur belge,2026-03-25,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/mopdf/2026/03/25_1.pdf,2026-10-30,"Moniteur belge. Loi du 16 mars 2026 modifiant la loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre Ier du Code pénal et la loi du 29 février 2024 introduisant le livre II du Code pénal [Act of 16 March 2026 amending the Acts introducing Books I and II of the Criminal Code (Moniteur belge, 25 March 2026, pp. 17819–17820 for arts. 51–53)]. 2026-03-25."
BE,Belgium,be-law-2026-03-16-decimes,legislation,"Loi du 16 mars 2026 modifiant la loi du 5 mars 1952 relative aux décimes additionnels sur les amendes pénales, le Code pénal social et diverses dispositions de droit pénal social","Act of 16 March 2026 amending the Act of 5 March 1952 on décimes additionnels, the Social Penal Code and other social criminal law provisions (Moniteur belge, 1 April 2026)",Moniteur belge,2026-04-01,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/mopdf/2026/04/01_1.pdf,2026-10-30,"Moniteur belge. Loi du 16 mars 2026 modifiant la loi du 5 mars 1952 relative aux décimes additionnels sur les amendes pénales, le Code pénal social et diverses dispositions de droit pénal social [Act of 16 March 2026 amending the Act of 5 March 1952 on décimes additionnels, the Social Penal Code and other social criminal law provisions (Moniteur belge, 1 April 2026)]. 2026-04-01."
BE,Belgium,be-law-2026-03-03,legislation,Loi du 3 mars 2026 relative à la mise en concordance des dispositions légales en vigueur de la Justice avec le Code pénal du 29 février 2024,"Act of 3 March 2026 harmonising existing Justice legislation with the Criminal Code of 29 February 2024 (Moniteur belge, 10 March 2026)",Moniteur belge,2026-03-10,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/mopdf/2026/03/10_1.pdf,2026-10-30,"Moniteur belge. Loi du 3 mars 2026 relative à la mise en concordance des dispositions légales en vigueur de la Justice avec le Code pénal du 29 février 2024 [Act of 3 March 2026 harmonising existing Justice legislation with the Criminal Code of 29 February 2024 (Moniteur belge, 10 March 2026)]. 2026-03-10."
BE,Belgium,be-decimes-1952,legislation,"Loi du 5 mars 1952 relative aux décimes additionnels sur les amendes pénales (version consolidée, Justel)",Act of 5 March 1952 on décimes additionnels on criminal fines (consolidated),"SPF Justice, Justel",,fr,https://www.ejustice.just.fgov.be/cgi_loi/change_lg.pl?language=fr&la=F&cn=1952030530&table_name=loi,2026-10-30,"SPF Justice, Justel. Loi du 5 mars 1952 relative aux décimes additionnels sur les amendes pénales (version consolidée, Justel) [Act of 5 March 1952 on décimes additionnels on criminal fines (consolidated)]."
BE,Belgium,eu-dsa,legislation,Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act),,"EUR-Lex, Publications Office of the European Union",2022-10-27,en,https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj/eng,2026-10-30,"EUR-Lex, Publications Office of the European Union. Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act). 2022-10-27."
BE,Belgium,be-cc-125-2026,case-law,"Grondwettelijk Hof, arrest nr. 125/2026 van 22 oktober 2026","Constitutional Court, judgment no. 125/2026 of 22 October 2026 (latest judgment published at the time of review; cited to date the check)",Grondwettelijk Hof / Cour constitutionnelle,2026-10-22,nl,https://nl.const-court.be/125/2026.pdf,2026-10-30,"Grondwettelijk Hof / Cour constitutionnelle. Grondwettelijk Hof, arrest nr. 125/2026 van 22 oktober 2026 [Constitutional Court, judgment no. 125/2026 of 22 October 2026 (latest judgment published at the time of review; cited to date the check)]. 2026-10-22."
BE,Belgium,be-fod-2025,government,Inwerkingtreding van de wet van 3 mei 2024 houdende bepalingen betreffende sekswerk onder arbeidsovereenkomst,Entry into force of the law of 3 May 2024 on sex work under an employment contract (annual report 2024),"FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg",2025-05-26,nl,https://werk.belgie.be/nl/blog/inwerkingtreding-van-de-wet-van-3-mei-2024-houdende-bepalingen-betreffende-sekswerk-onder,2026-10-30,"FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg. Inwerkingtreding van de wet van 3 mei 2024 houdende bepalingen betreffende sekswerk onder arbeidsovereenkomst [Entry into force of the law of 3 May 2024 on sex work under an employment contract (annual report 2024)]. 2025-05-26."
BE,Belgium,be-fod-2026,government,Toepassing van de wet van 3 mei 2024 houdende bepalingen betreffende sekswerk onder arbeidsovereenkomst,Application of the law of 3 May 2024 on sex work under an employment contract (annual report 2025),"FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg",2026-06-14,nl,https://werk.belgie.be/nl/blog/toepassing-van-de-wet-van-3-mei-2024-houdende-bepalingen-betreffende-sekswerk-onder,2026-10-30,"FOD Werkgelegenheid, Arbeid en Sociaal Overleg. Toepassing van de wet van 3 mei 2024 houdende bepalingen betreffende sekswerk onder arbeidsovereenkomst [Application of the law of 3 May 2024 on sex work under an employment contract (annual report 2025)]. 2026-06-14."
BE,Belgium,be-antwerp-rules,government,Wetgeving en reglementen sekswerk,Legislation and regulations on sex work,Stad Antwerpen,,nl,https://www.antwerpen.be/info/wetgeving-reglementen-sekswerk,2026-10-30,Stad Antwerpen. Wetgeving en reglementen sekswerk [Legislation and regulations on sex work].
BE,Belgium,be-antwerp-forms,government,Toegelaten en verboden vormen van sekswerk,Permitted and prohibited forms of sex work,Stad Antwerpen,,nl,https://www.antwerpen.be/info/toegelaten-verboden-vormen-sekswerk,2026-10-30,Stad Antwerpen. Toegelaten en verboden vormen van sekswerk [Permitted and prohibited forms of sex work].
BE,Belgium,be-hausman-2023,academic,La prostitution des personnes majeures dans la réforme du droit pénal sexuel belge : les premiers jalons d'un modèle néo-réglementariste,"Adult prostitution in the Belgian sexual criminal law reform: first steps towards a neo-regulationist model (J.-M. Hausman, AJ Pénal, January 2023)","AJ Pénal (Dalloz), via DIAL UCLouvain",2023-01,fr,https://research.dial.uclouvain.be/server/api/core/bitstreams/095331f6-0873-439c-bf35-8a7268cd0a58/content,2026-10-30,"AJ Pénal (Dalloz), via DIAL UCLouvain. La prostitution des personnes majeures dans la réforme du droit pénal sexuel belge : les premiers jalons d'un modèle néo-réglementariste [Adult prostitution in the Belgian sexual criminal law reform: first steps towards a neo-regulationist model (J.-M. Hausman, AJ Pénal, January 2023)]. 2023-01."
BE,Belgium,be-isala-2025,ngo,Prostitution et contrat de travail : 9 associations belges demandent l'annulation de la loi auprès de la Cour Constitutionnelle,Prostitution and employment contracts: nine Belgian associations ask the Constitutional Court to annul the law,isala asbl,2025-03,fr,https://www.isalaasbl.be/prostitution-contrat-travail-loi-belgique-annulation-cour-constitutionnelle/,2026-10-30,isala asbl. Prostitution et contrat de travail : 9 associations belges demandent l'annulation de la loi auprès de la Cour Constitutionnelle [Prostitution and employment contracts: nine Belgian associations ask the Constitutional Court to annul the law]. 2025-03.
BE,Belgium,be-utsopi,ngo,Belgian labor law for sex workers: what and how?,,UTSOPI (Belgian Union of Sex Workers),,en,https://www.utsopi.be/our-work/decriminalisation/cadre-du-travail,2026-10-30,UTSOPI (Belgian Union of Sex Workers). Belgian labor law for sex workers: what and how?.
BE,Belgium,be-vrt-2025,news,"Jaar na nieuwe wet op sekswerk slechts 4 werkgevers erkend: ""Velen blijven in zwart werken door extra kosten""",A year after the new sex work law only 4 employers recognised,VRT NWS,2025-11-27,nl,https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2025/11/27/het-oudste-beroep-ter-wereld-kiest-er-niet-voor-om-als-loontrekk/,2026-10-30,"VRT NWS. Jaar na nieuwe wet op sekswerk slechts 4 werkgevers erkend: ""Velen blijven in zwart werken door extra kosten"" [A year after the new sex work law only 4 employers recognised]. 2025-11-27."
BE,Belgium,be-bruzz-2026-07,news,Arbeidswet voor sekswerkers vindt amper weerklank: nog geen erkende werkgevers in Brussel,Labour law for sex workers finds little uptake: no recognised employers in Brussels yet,BRUZZ,2026-07-06,nl,https://www.bruzz.be/actua/economie/arbeidswet-voor-sekswerkers-vindt-amper-weerklank-nog-geen-erkende-werkgevers-brussel-2026-07-06,2026-10-30,BRUZZ. Arbeidswet voor sekswerkers vindt amper weerklank: nog geen erkende werkgevers in Brussel [Labour law for sex workers finds little uptake: no recognised employers in Brussels yet]. 2026-07-06.
BE,Belgium,be-bruzz-2026-03,news,"Bars, winkels en bordelen in de Brabantwijk moeten vanaf 1 april 's nachts sluiten","Bars, shops and brothels in the Brabant quarter must close at night from 1 April",BRUZZ,2026-03-26,nl,https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/bars-winkels-en-bordelen-de-brabantwijk-moeten-vanaf-1-april-s-nachts-sluiten-2026-03-26,2026-10-30,"BRUZZ. Bars, winkels en bordelen in de Brabantwijk moeten vanaf 1 april 's nachts sluiten [Bars, shops and brothels in the Brabant quarter must close at night from 1 April]. 2026-03-26."
BE,Belgium,be-vrt-2026-04,news,"Vervroegd sluitingsuur in Brabantwijk Schaarbeek en Sint-Joost treft sekswerkers: ""Minder inkomsten, zelfde kosten""","Earlier closing time in the Brabant quarter hits sex workers: 'less income, same costs'",VRT NWS,2026-04-30,nl,https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/04/30/vervroegd-sluitingsuur-in-brabantwijk-treft-sekswerkers-minder/,2026-10-30,"VRT NWS. Vervroegd sluitingsuur in Brabantwijk Schaarbeek en Sint-Joost treft sekswerkers: ""Minder inkomsten, zelfde kosten"" [Earlier closing time in the Brabant quarter hits sex workers: 'less income, same costs']. 2026-04-30."
BE,Belgium,be-bruzz-2026-09,news,Schaarbeek zet punt achter nachtsluiting Brabantwijk: 'Criminaliteit is niet verminderd',Schaerbeek ends the night closure of the Brabant quarter: 'crime has not fallen',BRUZZ,2026-09-15,nl,https://www.bruzz.be/actua/veiligheid/schaarbeek-zet-punt-achter-nachtsluiting-brabantwijk-criminaliteit-niet-verminderd-2026-09-15,2026-10-30,BRUZZ. Schaarbeek zet punt achter nachtsluiting Brabantwijk: 'Criminaliteit is niet verminderd' [Schaerbeek ends the night closure of the Brabant quarter: 'crime has not fallen']. 2026-09-15.
BE,Belgium,be-at5-2023,news,Een erotisch centrum: hoe doen ze dat in Antwerpen? Op bezoek bij 'Villa Tinto',An erotic centre: how does Antwerp do it? A visit to Villa Tinto,AT5,2023-04-08,nl,https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/219867/een-erotisch-centrum-hoe-doen-ze-dat-in-antwerpen-op-bezoek-bij-villa-tinto,2026-10-30,AT5. Een erotisch centrum: hoe doen ze dat in Antwerpen? Op bezoek bij 'Villa Tinto' [An erotic centre: how does Antwerp do it? A visit to Villa Tinto]. 2023-04-08.
BE,Belgium,be-rtbf-2020-liege,news,Liège se dirige vers la création d'une zone de tolérance pour la prostitution plutôt qu'un Eros center,Liège heads towards a tolerance zone for prostitution rather than an Eros Center,RTBF,2020-11-24,fr,https://www.rtbf.be/article/liege-se-dirige-vers-la-creation-d-une-zone-de-tolerance-pour-la-prostitution-plutot-qu-un-eros-center-10638512,2026-10-30,RTBF. Liège se dirige vers la création d'une zone de tolérance pour la prostitution plutôt qu'un Eros center [Liège heads towards a tolerance zone for prostitution rather than an Eros Center]. 2020-11-24.
BZ,Belize,bz-sjoa,legislation,"Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 98, Revised Edition 2020 (showing the substantive laws as at 31 December 2020)",,Law Revision Commissioner of Belize (copy hosted by GEF Islands),2020-12-31,en,https://www.gefislands.org/sites/default/files/downloads/policies/639762f72e12f_Cap_98_Summary_Jurisdiction__Offences__Act.pdf,2026-10-30,"Law Revision Commissioner of Belize (copy hosted by GEF Islands). Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 98, Revised Edition 2020 (showing the substantive laws as at 31 December 2020). 2020-12-31."
BJ,Benin,bj-cp2018,legislation,Loi n° 2018-16 du 28 décembre 2018 portant code pénal en République du Bénin,Law No. 2018-16 of 28 December 2018 on the Penal Code of the Republic of Benin,Droit et politique en Afrique (scan of the promulgated text),2018-12-28,fr,https://droit-et-politique-en-afrique.info/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/Code-penal-en-Republique-du-Benin-du-28-decembre-2018.pdf,2026-10-30,Droit et politique en Afrique (scan of the promulgated text). Loi n° 2018-16 du 28 décembre 2018 portant code pénal en République du Bénin [Law No. 2018-16 of 28 December 2018 on the Penal Code of the Republic of Benin]. 2018-12-28.
BJ,Benin,bj-cp2018-archive,legislation,Loi n°2018-16 du 28 Décembre 2018 portant code pénal en République du Bénin,Law No. 2018-16 of 28 December 2018 on the Penal Code (National Assembly archive record),Assemblée nationale du Bénin (documentation archive),2018-12-28,fr,https://documentation-anbenin.org/s/textes-de-lois/item/2074,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale du Bénin (documentation archive). Loi n°2018-16 du 28 Décembre 2018 portant code pénal en République du Bénin [Law No. 2018-16 of 28 December 2018 on the Penal Code (National Assembly archive record)]. 2018-12-28.
BJ,Benin,bj-loi2021-11,legislation,Loi n° 2021-11 du 20 décembre 2021 portant dispositions spéciales de répression des infractions commises à raison du sexe des personnes et de protection de la femme en République du Bénin,Law No. 2021-11 of 20 December 2021 on punishing offences committed on grounds of sex and protecting women,Assemblée nationale du Bénin (documentation archive),2021-12-20,fr,https://documentation-anbenin.org/files/original/2210/loi-2021-11.pdf,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale du Bénin (documentation archive). Loi n° 2021-11 du 20 décembre 2021 portant dispositions spéciales de répression des infractions commises à raison du sexe des personnes et de protection de la femme en République du Bénin [Law No. 2021-11 of 20 December 2021 on punishing offences committed on grounds of sex and protecting women]. 2021-12-20.
BJ,Benin,bj-bip-2024,news,Cotonou : Une vingtaine de travailleuses du sexe interpellée pour racolage,Cotonou: about twenty sex workers arrested for soliciting,Bip Radio,2024-09-02,fr,https://bipradio.com/racolage-a-cotonou-une-vingtaine-de-travailleuses-du-sexe-interpellee/,2026-10-30,Bip Radio. Cotonou : Une vingtaine de travailleuses du sexe interpellée pour racolage [Cotonou: about twenty sex workers arrested for soliciting]. 2024-09-02.
BJ,Benin,bj-beninwebtv-2021,news,Traque des prostituées: un juriste apprécie le fondement juridique de l'action de Alain Orounla,Hunt for sex workers: a lawyer assesses the legal basis of Alain Orounla's action,Bénin Web TV,2021-11-05,fr,https://beninwebtv.bj/traque-des-prostituees-un-juriste-apprecie-le-fondement-juridique-de-laction-de-alain-orounla/,2026-10-30,Bénin Web TV. Traque des prostituées: un juriste apprécie le fondement juridique de l'action de Alain Orounla [Hunt for sex workers: a lawyer assesses the legal basis of Alain Orounla's action]. 2021-11-05.
BT,Bhutan,bt-penal-code,legislation,Penal Code of Bhutan (2004),,The Warnath Group (reproduction of the English text),2004,en,https://www.warnathgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Bhutan-Penal-Code.pdf,2026-10-30,The Warnath Group (reproduction of the English text). Penal Code of Bhutan (2004). 2004.
BO,Bolivia,bo-ley-263,legislation,"Ley N° 263, Ley Integral contra la Trata y Tráfico de Personas, de 31 de julio de 2012","Law No. 263, Comprehensive Law against Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons, 31 July 2012",Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia (official edition hosted by the CEPAL Gender Equality Observatory),2012-07-31,es,https://oig.cepal.org/sites/default/files/ley263contralatrataytraficodepersonas_bol_2012.pdf,2026-10-30,"Estado Plurinacional de Bolivia (official edition hosted by the CEPAL Gender Equality Observatory). Ley N° 263, Ley Integral contra la Trata y Tráfico de Personas, de 31 de julio de 2012 [Law No. 263, Comprehensive Law against Trafficking and Smuggling of Persons, 31 July 2012]. 2012-07-31."
BO,Bolivia,bo-minsalud-2015,government,Trabajadoras sexuales fueron reconocidas por cumplir normas de protección,Sex workers recognised for complying with protection rules,Ministerio de Salud y Deportes de Bolivia,2015-06-02,es,https://www.minsalud.gob.bo/619-trabajadoras-sexuales-fueron-reconocidas-por-cumplir-normas-de-proteccion,2026-10-30,Ministerio de Salud y Deportes de Bolivia. Trabajadoras sexuales fueron reconocidas por cumplir normas de protección [Sex workers recognised for complying with protection rules]. 2015-06-02.
BO,Bolivia,bo-erbol-2014,news,Clausuraron 88 lenocinios en La Paz y El Alto,88 brothels closed in La Paz and El Alto,Erbol,2014-10-31,es,https://anteriorportal.erbol.com.bo/noticia/social/31102014/clausuraron_88_lenocinios_en_la_paz_y_el_alto,2026-10-30,Erbol. Clausuraron 88 lenocinios en La Paz y El Alto [88 brothels closed in La Paz and El Alto]. 2014-10-31.
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-kz-fbih,legislation,"Krivični zakon Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine (""Sl. novine FBiH"", br. 36/2003 … 31/2023 i 58/2025)",Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina,Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text),,bs,https://www.paragraf.ba/propisi/fbih/krivicni-zakon-federacije-bosne-i-hercegovine.html,2026-10-30,"Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text). Krivični zakon Federacije Bosne i Hercegovine (""Sl. novine FBiH"", br. 36/2003 … 31/2023 i 58/2025) [Criminal Code of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina]."
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-kz-rs,legislation,"Krivični zakonik Republike Srpske (""Sl. glasnik RS"", br. 64/2017 … 85/2025)",Criminal Code of Republika Srpska,Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text),,sr,https://www.paragraf.ba/propisi/republika-srpska/krivicni-zakon-republike-srpske.html,2026-10-30,"Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text). Krivični zakonik Republike Srpske (""Sl. glasnik RS"", br. 64/2017 … 85/2025) [Criminal Code of Republika Srpska]."
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-kz-bd,legislation,"Krivični zakon Brčko distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine (""Sl. glasnik Brčko distrikta BiH"", br. 19/2020 - prečišćen tekst, 3/2024 i 14/2024)",Criminal Code of Brčko District,Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text),,bs,https://www.paragraf.ba/propisi/brcko/krivicni-zakon-brcko-distrikta-bosne-i-hercegovine.html,2026-10-30,"Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text). Krivični zakon Brčko distrikta Bosne i Hercegovine (""Sl. glasnik Brčko distrikta BiH"", br. 19/2020 - prečišćen tekst, 3/2024 i 14/2024) [Criminal Code of Brčko District]."
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-ks-ppjrm,legislation,"Zakon o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (""Sl. novine Kantona Sarajevo"", br. 18/2007, 7/2008 i 34/2020)",Sarajevo Canton Law on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace,Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text),,bs,https://www.paragraf.ba/propisi/kantona-sarajevo/zakon-o-prekrsajima-protiv-javnog-reda-i-mira.html,2026-10-30,"Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text). Zakon o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (""Sl. novine Kantona Sarajevo"", br. 18/2007, 7/2008 i 34/2020) [Sarajevo Canton Law on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace]."
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-bd-zjrm,legislation,"Zakon o javnom redu i miru Brčko distrikta BiH (""Sl. glasnik Brčko distrikta BiH"", br. 32/2009 i 14/2010 - ispr.)",Brčko District Law on Public Order and Peace,Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text),,bs,https://www.paragraf.ba/propisi/brcko/zakon-o-javnom-redu-i-miru-brcko-distrikta-bih.html,2026-10-30,"Paragraf Lex BA (unofficial consolidated text). Zakon o javnom redu i miru Brčko distrikta BiH (""Sl. glasnik Brčko distrikta BiH"", br. 32/2009 i 14/2010 - ispr.) [Brčko District Law on Public Order and Peace]."
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-rs-zjrm,parliament,Закон о јавном реду и миру (Службени гласник 11/15),Republika Srpska Law on Public Order and Peace (adopted-laws register entry),Народна скупштина Републике Српске,2015-02-05,sr,https://www.narodnaskupstinars.net/ci/akti/usvojeni-zakoni/zakon-o-javnom-redu-i-miru-0,2026-10-30,Народна скупштина Републике Српске. Закон о јавном реду и миру (Службени гласник 11/15) [Republika Srpska Law on Public Order and Peace (adopted-laws register entry)]. 2015-02-05.
BA,Bosnia and Herzegovina,ba-rs-zjrm-2019,parliament,Закон о измјенама и допунама Закона о јавном реду и миру (Службени гласник 58/19),Republika Srpska law amending the Law on Public Order and Peace (register entry),Народна скупштина Републике Српске,2019-07-16,sr,https://www.narodnaskupstinars.net/ci/akti/usvojeni-zakoni/zakon-o-izmjenama-i-dopunama-zakona-o-javnom-redu-i-miru,2026-10-30,Народна скупштина Републике Српске. Закон о измјенама и допунама Закона о јавном реду и миру (Службени гласник 58/19) [Republika Srpska law amending the Law on Public Order and Peace (register entry)]. 2019-07-16.
BW,Botswana,bw-pc,legislation,"Penal Code, Chapter 08:01 (consolidated text, Government of Botswana)",,UNODC SHERLOC (copy of the Government of Botswana consolidation),,en,https://www.unodc.org/cld/uploads/res/document/bwa/penal_code_html/Botswana_Penal_Code.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNODC SHERLOC (copy of the Government of Botswana consolidation). Penal Code, Chapter 08:01 (consolidated text, Government of Botswana)."
BW,Botswana,bw-notice-2026,parliament,"Botswana National Assembly Notice Paper (Wednesday 29th July, 2026): Notice of a motion for Tuesday 4th August, 2026 — Decriminalisation of Sex Work",,Parliament of Botswana,2026-07-29,en,https://www.botswanaspeaks.gov.bw/media/Winter%20Session%20Notice%20Papers/NOTPAP%20-%20MOTIONS%20-%2004-08-26.pdf,2026-10-30,"Parliament of Botswana. Botswana National Assembly Notice Paper (Wednesday 29th July, 2026): Notice of a motion for Tuesday 4th August, 2026 — Decriminalisation of Sex Work. 2026-07-29."
BW,Botswana,bw-mmegi-2026,news,Churches launch fight against sex work motion,,Mmegi,2026-08-11,en,https://www.mmegi.bw/news/churches-launch-fight-against-sex-work-motion/news,2026-10-30,Mmegi. Churches launch fight against sex work motion. 2026-08-11.
BR,Brazil,br-cp,legislation,"Decreto-Lei nº 2.848, de 7 de dezembro de 1940 (Código Penal), texto compilado","Decree-Law No. 2,848 of 7 December 1940 (Penal Code), compiled text",Presidência da República (Planalto),,pt,https://www.planalto.gov.br/ccivil_03/decreto-lei/del2848compilado.htm,2026-10-30,"Presidência da República (Planalto). Decreto-Lei nº 2.848, de 7 de dezembro de 1940 (Código Penal), texto compilado [Decree-Law No. 2,848 of 7 December 1940 (Penal Code), compiled text]."
BR,Brazil,br-cbo,government,Classificação Brasileira de Ocupações (CBO): busca por código,Brazilian Classification of Occupations: search by code,Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego,,pt,http://www.mtecbo.gov.br/cbosite/pages/pesquisas/BuscaPorCodigo.jsf,2026-10-30,Ministério do Trabalho e Emprego. Classificação Brasileira de Ocupações (CBO): busca por código [Brazilian Classification of Occupations: search by code].
BR,Brazil,br-camara-cbo,parliament,Requerimento e Indicação (Do Sr. Flavinho): retirada da descrição da ocupação de profissional do sexo da Classificação Brasileira de Ocupações,Request and recommendation by Deputy Flavinho to remove the sex-worker occupation from the Brazilian Classification of Occupations,Câmara dos Deputados,2016,pt,https://www.camara.leg.br/proposicoesWeb/prop_mostrarintegra?codteor=1476331,2026-10-30,Câmara dos Deputados. Requerimento e Indicação (Do Sr. Flavinho): retirada da descrição da ocupação de profissional do sexo da Classificação Brasileira de Ocupações [Request and recommendation by Deputy Flavinho to remove the sex-worker occupation from the Brazilian Classification of Occupations]. 2016.
BR,Brazil,br-stj-2018,case-law,"Informativo de Jurisprudência n. 631: REsp 1.683.375-SP, Rel. Min. Maria Thereza de Assis Moura, julgado em 14/08/2018",Case-law bulletin No. 631: Special Appeal 1.683.375-SP (brothel keeping and sexual exploitation),Superior Tribunal de Justiça,2018-09-14,pt,https://processo.stj.jus.br/jurisprudencia/externo/informativo/?livre=%40CNOT%3D016750,2026-10-30,"Superior Tribunal de Justiça. Informativo de Jurisprudência n. 631: REsp 1.683.375-SP, Rel. Min. Maria Thereza de Assis Moura, julgado em 14/08/2018 [Case-law bulletin No. 631: Special Appeal 1.683.375-SP (brothel keeping and sexual exploitation)]. 2018-09-14."
BR,Brazil,br-camara-pl778,parliament,Projeto prevê prisão de até três meses ou multa para prostituição em via pública,Bill provides for up to three months' imprisonment or a fine for prostitution on public streets,"Agência Câmara de Notícias, Câmara dos Deputados",2025-12-17,pt,https://www.camara.leg.br/noticias/1158666-projeto-preve-prisao-de-ate-tres-meses-ou-multa-para-prostituicao-em-via-publica,2026-10-30,"Agência Câmara de Notícias, Câmara dos Deputados. Projeto prevê prisão de até três meses ou multa para prostituição em via pública [Bill provides for up to three months' imprisonment or a fine for prostitution on public streets]. 2025-12-17."
BN,Brunei,bn-spco2013,legislation,"Syariah Penal Code Order, 2013 (Brunei Darussalam Government Gazette, 22 October 2013)",,Government of Brunei Darussalam (copy hosted by the International Commission of Jurists),2013-10-22,en,https://www.icj.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/10/Brunei-Syariah-Penal-Code-Order-2013-eng.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Brunei Darussalam (copy hosted by the International Commission of Jurists). Syariah Penal Code Order, 2013 (Brunei Darussalam Government Gazette, 22 October 2013). 2013-10-22."
BN,Brunei,bn-cap120,legislation,"Laws of Brunei, Chapter 120, Women and Girls Protection (Revised Edition 1984)",,"Attorney General's Chambers, Brunei (copy hosted by The Warnath Group)",1984,en,https://www.warnathgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Women-and-Girls-Prosecution-Act-Chapter-120-Section-5.pdf,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers, Brunei (copy hosted by The Warnath Group). Laws of Brunei, Chapter 120, Women and Girls Protection (Revised Edition 1984). 1984."
BN,Brunei,bn-tip2026,government,2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brunei,,U.S. Department of State,2026,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2026-trafficking-in-persons-report/brunei,2026-10-30,U.S. Department of State. 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Brunei. 2026.
BN,Brunei,bn-hrw2019,ngo,Brunei's Pernicious New Penal Code,,Human Rights Watch,2019-05-22,en,https://www.hrw.org/news/2019/05/22/bruneis-pernicious-new-penal-code,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. Brunei's Pernicious New Penal Code. 2019-05-22.
BG,Bulgaria,bg-nk,legislation,"Наказателен кодекс (последно изм. ДВ, бр. 32 от 2026 г.)",Criminal Code (consolidated),Lex.bg (unofficial consolidated text of the State Gazette publications),,bg,https://lex.bg/laws/ldoc/1589654529,2026-10-30,"Lex.bg (unofficial consolidated text of the State Gazette publications). Наказателен кодекс (последно изм. ДВ, бр. 32 от 2026 г.) [Criminal Code (consolidated)]."
BF,Burkina Faso,bf-cp,legislation,Loi n° 025-2018/AN du 31 mai 2018 portant Code pénal,Law No. 025-2018/AN of 31 May 2018 on the Penal Code,Académie de police du Burkina Faso,2018-05-31,fr,https://academiedepolice.bf/index.php/telechargement/category/38-codes?download=163%3Ala-loi-portant-code-penal,2026-10-30,Académie de police du Burkina Faso. Loi n° 025-2018/AN du 31 mai 2018 portant Code pénal [Law No. 025-2018/AN of 31 May 2018 on the Penal Code]. 2018-05-31.
BF,Burkina Faso,bf-minute-2026,news,"À la barre : 22 prévenus condamnés pour prostitution en ligne, proxénétisme et exercice illégal de professions","In court: 22 defendants convicted of online prostitution, procuring and illegal practice of professions",Minute.bf,2026-07-03,fr,https://www.minute.bf/a-la-barre-22-prevenus-condamnes-pour-prostitution-en-ligne-proxenetisme-et-exercice-illegal-de-professions/,2026-10-30,"Minute.bf. À la barre : 22 prévenus condamnés pour prostitution en ligne, proxénétisme et exercice illégal de professions [In court: 22 defendants convicted of online prostitution, procuring and illegal practice of professions]. 2026-07-03."
BF,Burkina Faso,bf-burkina24-2026,news,Burkina Faso : Le nouveau Code pénal réintroduit la peine de mort pour certaines infractions,Burkina Faso: the new Penal Code reintroduces the death penalty for some offences,Burkina24,2026-10-21,fr,https://burkina24.com/2026/10/21/burkina-faso-le-nouveau-code-penal-reintroduit-la-peine-de-mort-pour-certaines-infractions/,2026-10-30,Burkina24. Burkina Faso : Le nouveau Code pénal réintroduit la peine de mort pour certaines infractions [Burkina Faso: the new Penal Code reintroduces the death penalty for some offences]. 2026-10-21.
BI,Burundi,bi-cp-2017,legislation,Loi n°1/27 du 29 décembre 2017 portant révision du Code pénal (Bulletin Officiel du Burundi n°12ter/2017),Law No. 1/27 of 29 December 2017 revising the Penal Code (Official Bulletin of Burundi No. 12ter/2017),"Republic of Burundi, amategeko.gov.bi",2017-12-29,fr,https://amategeko.gov.bi/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/BOB_No12TER-2017-2.pdf,2026-10-30,"Republic of Burundi, amategeko.gov.bi. Loi n°1/27 du 29 décembre 2017 portant révision du Code pénal (Bulletin Officiel du Burundi n°12ter/2017) [Law No. 1/27 of 29 December 2017 revising the Penal Code (Official Bulletin of Burundi No. 12ter/2017)]. 2017-12-29."
CV,Cabo Verde,cv-cp-2021,legislation,"Lei n.º 117/IX/2021, de 11 de fevereiro: procede à quarta alteração ao Código Penal (Boletim Oficial, I Série, n.º 15), com republicação","Law No. 117/IX/2021 of 11 February 2021, fourth amendment to the Penal Code, with republication of the Code",Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde (Boletim Oficial),2021-02-11,pt,https://boe.incv.cv/Bulletins/Download/3610,2026-10-30,"Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde (Boletim Oficial). Lei n.º 117/IX/2021, de 11 de fevereiro: procede à quarta alteração ao Código Penal (Boletim Oficial, I Série, n.º 15), com republicação [Law No. 117/IX/2021 of 11 February 2021, fourth amendment to the Penal Code, with republication of the Code]. 2021-02-11."
CV,Cabo Verde,cv-cp-2015,legislation,"Decreto-legislativo n.º 4/2015, de 11 de novembro: altera o Código Penal (Boletim Oficial, I Série, n.º 69), com republicação","Decree-Legislative No. 4/2015 of 11 November 2015 amending the Penal Code, with republication",Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde (Boletim Oficial),2015-11-11,pt,https://boe.incv.cv/Bulletins/Download/2096,2026-10-30,"Imprensa Nacional de Cabo Verde (Boletim Oficial). Decreto-legislativo n.º 4/2015, de 11 de novembro: altera o Código Penal (Boletim Oficial, I Série, n.º 69), com republicação [Decree-Legislative No. 4/2015 of 11 November 2015 amending the Penal Code, with republication]. 2015-11-11."
KH,Cambodia,kh-law2008,legislation,"Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (Royal Kram NS/RKM/0208/005) — unofficial translation by UNICEF, 3 March 2008",,ASEAN Secretariat (hosted copy),2008-02-15,en,https://www.asean.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/C3_Law-on-Suppression.pdf,2026-10-30,"ASEAN Secretariat (hosted copy). Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (Royal Kram NS/RKM/0208/005) — unofficial translation by UNICEF, 3 March 2008. 2008-02-15."
KH,Cambodia,kh-hrw2010,ngo,Off the Streets: Arbitrary Detention and Other Abuses against Sex Workers in Cambodia,,Human Rights Watch,2010-07-19,en,https://www.hrw.org/report/2010/07/19/streets/arbitrary-detention-and-other-abuses-against-sex-workers-cambodia,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. Off the Streets: Arbitrary Detention and Other Abuses against Sex Workers in Cambodia. 2010-07-19.
KH,Cambodia,kh-odc,ngo,"Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (Khmer and English versions, metadata)",,Open Development Cambodia,,en,https://data.opendevelopmentcambodia.net/dataset/law-on-suppression-of-human-trafficking-and-sexual-exploitation,2026-10-30,"Open Development Cambodia. Law on Suppression of Human Trafficking and Sexual Exploitation (Khmer and English versions, metadata)."
CM,Cameroon,cm-pc2016-fr,legislation,Loi n° 2016/007 du 12 juillet 2016 portant Code pénal,Law No. 2016/007 of 12 July 2016 relating to the Penal Code,Présidence de la République du Cameroun,2016-07-12,fr,https://www.prc.cm/fr/actualites/actes/lois/1828-loi-n-2016-007-du-12-juillet-2016-portant-code-penal,2026-10-30,Présidence de la République du Cameroun. Loi n° 2016/007 du 12 juillet 2016 portant Code pénal [Law No. 2016/007 of 12 July 2016 relating to the Penal Code]. 2016-07-12.
CM,Cameroon,cm-pc2016-en,legislation,Law No. 2016/007 of 12 July 2016 relating to the Penal Code (bilingual certified copy),,WIPO Lex,2016-07-12,en,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/cm/cm014en.html,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex. Law No. 2016/007 of 12 July 2016 relating to the Penal Code (bilingual certified copy). 2016-07-12.
CA,Canada,cc,legislation,"Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46)","Criminal Code (consolidated, current to 2026-09-30, last amended 2026-07-18)","Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code (R.S.C., 1985, c. C-46) [Criminal Code (consolidated, current to 2026-09-30, last amended 2026-07-18)]."
CA,Canada,cc-286-1,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 286.1: Obtaining sexual services for consideration",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-286.1.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 286.1: Obtaining sexual services for consideration."
CA,Canada,cc-286-2,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 286.2: Material benefit from sexual services",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-286.2.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 286.2: Material benefit from sexual services."
CA,Canada,cc-286-3,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 286.3: Procuring",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-286.3.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 286.3: Procuring."
CA,Canada,cc-286-4,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 286.4: Advertising sexual services",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-286.4.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 286.4: Advertising sexual services."
CA,Canada,cc-286-5,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 286.5: Immunity — material benefit and advertising",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-286.5.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 286.5: Immunity — material benefit and advertising."
CA,Canada,cc-213,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 213: Offences in relation to offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-213.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 213: Offences in relation to offering, providing or obtaining sexual services for consideration."
CA,Canada,cc-164,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 164: Warrant of seizure",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-164.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 164: Warrant of seizure."
CA,Canada,cc-164-1,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 164.1: Warrant of seizure — material on computer system",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-164.1.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 164.1: Warrant of seizure — material on computer system."
CA,Canada,cc-210,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 210 (keeping common bawdy-house), version from 2003-01-01 to 2019-06-20",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-46/section-210-20030101.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Criminal Code, s. 210 (keeping common bawdy-house), version from 2003-01-01 to 2019-06-20."
CA,Canada,pcepa,legislation,"Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (S.C. 2014, c. 25)",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",2014-11-06,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2014_25/FullText.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (S.C. 2014, c. 25). 2014-11-06."
CA,Canada,pva,legislation,"Protecting Victims Act (S.C. 2026, c. 19)",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",2026-06-18,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/AnnualStatutes/2026_19/FullText.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Protecting Victims Act (S.C. 2026, c. 19). 2026-06-18."
CA,Canada,irpr-183,legislation,"Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 183",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-183.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 183."
CA,Canada,irpr-196-1,legislation,"Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 196.1",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-196.1.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 196.1."
CA,Canada,irpr-200,legislation,"Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 200",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-200.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 200."
CA,Canada,irpr-203,legislation,"Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 203",,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website",,en,https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/regulations/SOR-2002-227/section-203.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada, Justice Laws Website. Immigration and Refugee Protection Regulations (SOR/2002-227), s. 203."
CA,Canada,toronto-545,legislation,"Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing",,City of Toronto,,en,https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/municode/1184_545.pdf,2026-10-30,"City of Toronto. Toronto Municipal Code, Chapter 545, Licensing."
CA,Canada,bedford-scc,case-law,"Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford, 2013 SCC 72, [2013] 3 S.C.R. 1101",,Supreme Court of Canada,2013-12-20,en,https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/13389/index.do,2026-10-30,"Supreme Court of Canada. Canada (Attorney General) v. Bedford, 2013 SCC 72, [2013] 3 S.C.R. 1101. 2013-12-20."
CA,Canada,ns-onca,case-law,"R. v. N.S., 2022 ONCA 160",,Court of Appeal for Ontario,2022-02-24,en,https://www.ontariocourts.ca/decisions/2022/2022ONCA0160.htm,2026-10-30,"Court of Appeal for Ontario. R. v. N.S., 2022 ONCA 160. 2022-02-24."
CA,Canada,caswlr-onsc,case-law,"Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform v. Attorney General, 2023 ONSC 5197 (Reasons for Judgment, CV-21-659594)",,"Ontario Superior Court of Justice (signed reasons, copy hosted by POWER Ottawa)",2023-09-18,en,https://www.powerottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CAFSWLR-v.-Attorney-General-Reasons-for-Judgment-CV-21-659594-signed.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ontario Superior Court of Justice (signed reasons, copy hosted by POWER Ottawa). Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform v. Attorney General, 2023 ONSC 5197 (Reasons for Judgment, CV-21-659594). 2023-09-18."
CA,Canada,kloubakov-scc,case-law,"R. v. Kloubakov, 2025 SCC 25",,Supreme Court of Canada,2025-07-24,en,https://decisions.scc-csc.ca/scc-csc/scc-csc/en/item/21132/index.do,2026-10-30,"Supreme Court of Canada. R. v. Kloubakov, 2025 SCC 25. 2025-07-24."
CA,Canada,doj-technical-paper,government,"Technical Paper: Bill C-36, Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act",,Department of Justice Canada,,en,https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/rp-pr/other-autre/protect/p1.html,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice Canada. Technical Paper: Bill C-36, Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act."
CA,Canada,just-2022,parliament,"Preventing Harm in the Canadian Sex Industry: A Review of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, 44th Parl., 1st Sess., Report 4)",,House of Commons of Canada,2022-06,en,https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/441/JUST/Reports/RP11891316/justrp04/justrp04-e.pdf,2026-10-30,"House of Commons of Canada. Preventing Harm in the Canadian Sex Industry: A Review of the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (Report of the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, 44th Parl., 1st Sess., Report 4). 2022-06."
CA,Canada,juristat-2021,statistics,"Crimes related to the sex trade: Before and after legislative changes in Canada (Juristat, 85-002-X)",,Statistics Canada,2021-06-21,en,https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/85-002-x/2021001/article/00010-eng.htm,2026-10-30,"Statistics Canada. Crimes related to the sex trade: Before and after legislative changes in Canada (Juristat, 85-002-X). 2021-06-21."
CA,Canada,statcan-35100177,statistics,"Table 35-10-0177-01: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police",,Statistics Canada,2026-07-22,en,https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/t1/tbl1/en/tv.action?pid=3510017701,2026-10-30,"Statistics Canada. Table 35-10-0177-01: Incident-based crime statistics, by detailed violations, Canada, provinces, territories, Census Metropolitan Areas and Canadian Forces Military Police. 2026-07-22."
CA,Canada,conversation-2025,news,Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed constitutional challenge means,,The Conversation,2025-11-10,en,https://theconversation.com/sex-work-on-trial-what-the-recently-dismissed-constitutional-challenge-means-267163,2026-10-30,The Conversation. Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed constitutional challenge means. 2025-11-10.
CF,Central African Republic,cf-cp2010,legislation,"Loi n° 10.001 du 6 janvier 2010 portant Code pénal centrafricain (Journal officiel de la République centrafricaine, édition spéciale, 15 janvier 2010)",Law No. 10.001 of 6 January 2010 on the Central African Penal Code,Equipo Nizkor (transcription of the Journal officiel),2010-01-15,fr,https://derechos.org/intlaw/doc/caf1.html,2026-10-30,"Equipo Nizkor (transcription of the Journal officiel). Loi n° 10.001 du 6 janvier 2010 portant Code pénal centrafricain (Journal officiel de la République centrafricaine, édition spéciale, 15 janvier 2010) [Law No. 10.001 of 6 January 2010 on the Central African Penal Code]. 2010-01-15."
CF,Central African Republic,cf-cp2010-ilga,legislation,Loi n° 10.001 portant Code pénal centrafricain (PDF),Law No. 10.001 on the Central African Penal Code (PDF copy),ILGA World database,2010-01-06,fr,https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CF%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(2010)%20-%20OR(fr).pdf,2026-10-30,ILGA World database. Loi n° 10.001 portant Code pénal centrafricain (PDF) [Law No. 10.001 on the Central African Penal Code (PDF copy)]. 2010-01-06.
TD,Chad,td-cp2017,legislation,Tchad – Code pénal 2017 (Loi n° 001/PR/2017 du 8 mai 2017 portant Code pénal),Chad – Penal Code 2017 (Law No. 001/PR/2017 of 8 May 2017),"droit-afrique.com, hosted by FAO (FAOLEX)",2017-05-08,fr,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/cha213367.pdf,2026-10-30,"droit-afrique.com, hosted by FAO (FAOLEX). Tchad – Code pénal 2017 (Loi n° 001/PR/2017 du 8 mai 2017 portant Code pénal) [Chad – Penal Code 2017 (Law No. 001/PR/2017 of 8 May 2017)]. 2017-05-08."
CL,Chile,cl-cs,legislation,"Decreto con Fuerza de Ley 725, Código Sanitario","Decree with Force of Law 725, Sanitary Code",Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (LeyChile),1968-01-31,es,https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=5595,2026-10-30,"Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (LeyChile). Decreto con Fuerza de Ley 725, Código Sanitario [Decree with Force of Law 725, Sanitary Code]. 1968-01-31."
CL,Chile,cl-cp,legislation,Código Penal,Penal Code,Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (LeyChile),,es,https://www.bcn.cl/leychile/navegar?idNorma=1984,2026-10-30,Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (LeyChile). Código Penal [Penal Code].
CL,Chile,cl-bcn-2014,parliament,Comercio sexual,Sex trade (report for the Senate Human Rights Committee),"Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile, Asesoría Técnica Parlamentaria",2014-06-03,es,https://obtienearchivo.bcn.cl/obtienearchivo?id=repositorio/10221/20235/4/comercio+sexual_final_v5.pdf,2026-10-30,"Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile, Asesoría Técnica Parlamentaria. Comercio sexual [Sex trade (report for the Senate Human Rights Committee)]. 2014-06-03."
CN,China,cn-psapl-2025,legislation,中华人民共和国治安管理处罚法（2025年6月27日修订）,Public Security Administration Punishments Law (revised 27 June 2025),"人民网 (People's Daily Online), official text released by Xinhua",2025-06-27,zh,http://politics.people.com.cn/n1/2026/0227/c1001-40670930.html,2026-10-30,"人民网 (People's Daily Online), official text released by Xinhua. 中华人民共和国治安管理处罚法（2025年6月27日修订） [Public Security Administration Punishments Law (revised 27 June 2025)]. 2025-06-27."
CN,China,cn-criminal-law,legislation,中华人民共和国刑法,Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (consolidated),国家税务总局税收法规库 (State Taxation Administration law database),,zh,https://fgk.chinatax.gov.cn/zcfgk/c100009/c5212248/content.html,2026-10-30,国家税务总局税收法规库 (State Taxation Administration law database). 中华人民共和国刑法 [Criminal Law of the People's Republic of China (consolidated)].
CN,China,cn-spc-interpretation-2017,case-law,最高人民法院 最高人民检察院关于办理组织、强迫、引诱、容留、介绍卖淫刑事案件适用法律若干问题的解释（法释〔2017〕13号）,"SPC and SPP Interpretation on criminal cases of organising, forcing, inducing, harbouring and introducing prostitution",最高人民法院 (Supreme People's Court),2017-07-21,zh,https://www.court.gov.cn/fabu/xiangqing/53752.html,2026-10-30,"最高人民法院 (Supreme People's Court). 最高人民法院 最高人民检察院关于办理组织、强迫、引诱、容留、介绍卖淫刑事案件适用法律若干问题的解释（法释〔2017〕13号） [SPC and SPP Interpretation on criminal cases of organising, forcing, inducing, harbouring and introducing prostitution]. 2017-07-21."
CN,China,cn-xinhua-2019,government,全国人大常委会通过废止有关收容教育法律规定和制度的决定,NPC Standing Committee adopts decision abolishing the legal provisions and system of custody and education,新华网 (Xinhua),2019-12-28,zh,http://www.xinhuanet.com/politics/2019-12/28/c_1125399152.htm,2026-10-30,新华网 (Xinhua). 全国人大常委会通过废止有关收容教育法律规定和制度的决定 [NPC Standing Committee adopts decision abolishing the legal provisions and system of custody and education]. 2019-12-28.
CO,Colombia,co-cp-213,legislation,"Ley 599 de 2000, por la cual se expide el Código Penal (arts. 213 y 213-A)",Law 599 of 2000 enacting the Penal Code (arts. 213 and 213-A),Secretaría General del Senado de la República,,es,http://www.secretariasenado.gov.co/senado/basedoc/ley_0599_2000_pr007.html,2026-10-30,"Secretaría General del Senado de la República. Ley 599 de 2000, por la cual se expide el Código Penal (arts. 213 y 213-A) [Law 599 of 2000 enacting the Penal Code (arts. 213 and 213-A)]."
CO,Colombia,co-cp-214,legislation,"Ley 599 de 2000, por la cual se expide el Código Penal (arts. 214-219-B)",Law 599 of 2000 enacting the Penal Code (arts. 214-219-B),Secretaría General del Senado de la República,,es,http://www.secretariasenado.gov.co/senado/basedoc/ley_0599_2000_pr008.html,2026-10-30,"Secretaría General del Senado de la República. Ley 599 de 2000, por la cual se expide el Código Penal (arts. 214-219-B) [Law 599 of 2000 enacting the Penal Code (arts. 214-219-B)]."
CO,Colombia,co-cnp,legislation,"Ley 1801 de 2016, por la cual se expide el Código Nacional de Seguridad y Convivencia Ciudadana",Law 1801 of 2016 enacting the National Code of Security and Citizen Coexistence,Secretaría General del Senado de la República,2016-07-29,es,http://www.secretariasenado.gov.co/senado/basedoc/ley_1801_2016_pr001.html,2026-10-30,"Secretaría General del Senado de la República. Ley 1801 de 2016, por la cual se expide el Código Nacional de Seguridad y Convivencia Ciudadana [Law 1801 of 2016 enacting the National Code of Security and Citizen Coexistence]. 2016-07-29."
CO,Colombia,co-t629,case-law,Sentencia T-629/10,Judgment T-629/10 (sex worker's labour rights),Corte Constitucional de Colombia,2010-08-13,es,https://www.corteconstitucional.gov.co/relatoria/2010/t-629-10.htm,2026-10-30,Corte Constitucional de Colombia. Sentencia T-629/10 [Judgment T-629/10 (sex worker's labour rights)]. 2010-08-13.
CO,Colombia,co-c636,case-law,Sentencia C-636/09,Judgment C-636/09 (constitutionality of the inducement-to-prostitution offence),Corte Constitucional de Colombia,2009-09-16,es,https://www.corteconstitucional.gov.co/relatoria/2009/C-636-09.htm,2026-10-30,Corte Constitucional de Colombia. Sentencia C-636/09 [Judgment C-636/09 (constitutionality of the inducement-to-prostitution offence)]. 2009-09-16.
CO,Colombia,co-t594,case-law,Sentencia T-594/16,Judgment T-594/16 (police treatment of sex workers in Bogotá),Corte Constitucional de Colombia,2016-10-31,es,https://www.corteconstitucional.gov.co/relatoria/2016/t-594-16.htm,2026-10-30,Corte Constitucional de Colombia. Sentencia T-594/16 [Judgment T-594/16 (police treatment of sex workers in Bogotá)]. 2016-10-31.
CO,Colombia,co-senado-pl186,parliament,Protección de derechos para quienes ejercen actividades sexuales remuneradas,Protection of rights for people who carry out paid sexual activities,Senado de la República de Colombia (Prensa Senado),2025-01-30,es,https://www.senado.gov.co/index.php/el-senado/noticias/6172-proteccion-de-derechos-para-quienes-ejercen-actividades-sexuales-remuneradas,2026-10-30,Senado de la República de Colombia (Prensa Senado). Protección de derechos para quienes ejercen actividades sexuales remuneradas [Protection of rights for people who carry out paid sexual activities]. 2025-01-30.
KM,Comoros,km-cp-2020,legislation,Code pénal 2020 (Loi n° 20-038/AU du 29 décembre 2020),Penal Code 2020 (Law No. 20-038/AU of 29 December 2020),"droit-afrique.com (archived copy, Internet Archive)",2020-12-29,fr,https://web.archive.org/web/20230609124926/https://www.droit-afrique.com/uploads/Comores-Code-2020-penal.pdf,2026-10-30,"droit-afrique.com (archived copy, Internet Archive). Code pénal 2020 (Loi n° 20-038/AU du 29 décembre 2020) [Penal Code 2020 (Law No. 20-038/AU of 29 December 2020)]. 2020-12-29."
KM,Comoros,km-gazette-2026,news,Justice : 10 individus poursuivis pour proxénétisme et prostitution,Justice: 10 individuals prosecuted for procuring and prostitution,La Gazette des Comores,2026-02-10,fr,https://lagazettedescomores.com/soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9/justice-10-individus-poursuivis-pour-prox%C3%A9n%C3%A9tisme-et-prostitution-.html,2026-10-30,La Gazette des Comores. Justice : 10 individus poursuivis pour proxénétisme et prostitution [Justice: 10 individuals prosecuted for procuring and prostitution]. 2026-02-10.
CR,Costa Rica,cr-cp,legislation,"Código Penal, Ley No. 4573 (texto con reformas)","Penal Code, Law No. 4573 (text with amendments)",Organización de los Estados Americanos (copia del texto del SCIJ),,es,https://www.oas.org/dil/esp/codigo_penal_costa_rica.pdf,2026-10-30,"Organización de los Estados Americanos (copia del texto del SCIJ). Código Penal, Ley No. 4573 (texto con reformas) [Penal Code, Law No. 4573 (text with amendments)]."
CR,Costa Rica,cr-sinalevi,legislation,"Código Penal, Ley No. 4573 – Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica (SINALEVI)","Penal Code, Law No. 4573 – official consolidated text (SINALEVI)",Procuraduría General de la República de Costa Rica,,es,https://sinalevi.go.cr/ResultadosNormativa/Informacion?param1=5027&param2=&param3=1&param4=,2026-10-30,"Procuraduría General de la República de Costa Rica. Código Penal, Ley No. 4573 – Sistema Costarricense de Información Jurídica (SINALEVI) [Penal Code, Law No. 4573 – official consolidated text (SINALEVI)]."
CR,Costa Rica,cr-redtrasex-2020,ngo,Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Costa Rica,Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Costa Rica,RedTraSex / La Sala Costa Rica,2020-11,es,https://redtrasex.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mapeo_de_leyes_costa_rica_rts2020.pdf,2026-10-30,RedTraSex / La Sala Costa Rica. Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Costa Rica [Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Costa Rica]. 2020-11.
CR,Costa Rica,cr-crhoy-2023,news,31 años de cárcel por red de explotación sexual en Costa Rica,31 years in prison for a sexual exploitation network in Costa Rica,CRHoy.com,2023-07-06,es,https://crhoy.com/nacionales/31-anos-de-carcel-por-red-de-explotacion-sexual-en-costa-rica/,2026-10-30,CRHoy.com. 31 años de cárcel por red de explotación sexual en Costa Rica [31 years in prison for a sexual exploitation network in Costa Rica]. 2023-07-06.
CI,Côte d'Ivoire,ci-cp,legislation,"Loi n° 2019-574 du 26 juin 2019 portant Code pénal, modifiée par la loi n° 2021-893 du 21 décembre 2021","Law No. 2019-574 of 26 June 2019 on the Penal Code, as amended by Law No. 2021-893 of 21 December 2021 (consolidated text)",Nanan (consolidated legal database),2019-06-26,fr,https://www.nanan.ai/textes/loi-n-2019-574-du-26-juin-2019-portant-code-penal-modifiee-par-la-loi-du-n-2021-893-du-21-decembre-2021,2026-10-30,"Nanan (consolidated legal database). Loi n° 2019-574 du 26 juin 2019 portant Code pénal, modifiée par la loi n° 2021-893 du 21 décembre 2021 [Law No. 2019-574 of 26 June 2019 on the Penal Code, as amended by Law No. 2021-893 of 21 December 2021 (consolidated text)]. 2019-06-26."
CI,Côte d'Ivoire,ci-vbg,government,Recueil de textes juridiques relatifs aux violences basées sur le genre (VBG) en Côte d'Ivoire,Compendium of legal texts on gender-based violence in Côte d'Ivoire,"Ministère de la Femme, de la Famille et de l'Enfant",,fr,https://efemmes.gouv.ci/uploads/documents/RECUEIL_DE_TEXTES_DE_LOIS_VBG.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministère de la Femme, de la Famille et de l'Enfant. Recueil de textes juridiques relatifs aux violences basées sur le genre (VBG) en Côte d'Ivoire [Compendium of legal texts on gender-based violence in Côte d'Ivoire]."
HR,Croatia,hr-ppjrm,legislation,"Zakon o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (pročišćeni tekst, NN 41/77 … 114/22, 47/23)",Act on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace (consolidated),Zakon.hr (unofficial consolidated text),,hr,https://www.zakon.hr/z/279/Zakon-o-prekr%C5%A1ajima-protiv-javnog-reda-i-mira,2026-10-30,"Zakon.hr (unofficial consolidated text). Zakon o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (pročišćeni tekst, NN 41/77 … 114/22, 47/23) [Act on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace (consolidated)]."
HR,Croatia,hr-nn-114-2022,legislation,Zakon o izmjenama Zakona o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (NN 114/2022),Act amending the Act on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace (euro conversion),Narodne novine,2022-10-03,hr,https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2022_10_114_1706.html,2026-10-30,Narodne novine. Zakon o izmjenama Zakona o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (NN 114/2022) [Act amending the Act on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace (euro conversion)]. 2022-10-03.
HR,Croatia,hr-nn-47-2023,legislation,Zakon o izmjenama Zakona o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (NN 47/2023),Act amending the Act on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace (higher fines),Narodne novine,2023-05-03,hr,https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2023_05_47_806.html,2026-10-30,Narodne novine. Zakon o izmjenama Zakona o prekršajima protiv javnog reda i mira (NN 47/2023) [Act amending the Act on Misdemeanours against Public Order and Peace (higher fines)]. 2023-05-03.
HR,Croatia,hr-kz-2011,legislation,Kazneni zakon (NN 125/2011),Criminal Code (original text),Narodne novine,,hr,https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2011_11_125_2498.html,2026-10-30,Narodne novine. Kazneni zakon (NN 125/2011) [Criminal Code (original text)].
HR,Croatia,hr-kz,legislation,Kazneni zakon (pročišćeni tekst),Criminal Code (consolidated),Zakon.hr (unofficial consolidated text),,hr,https://www.zakon.hr/z/98/Kazneni-zakon,2026-10-30,Zakon.hr (unofficial consolidated text). Kazneni zakon (pročišćeni tekst) [Criminal Code (consolidated)].
HR,Croatia,hr-nn-56-2015,legislation,Zakon o izmjenama i dopunama Kaznenog zakona (NN 56/2015),Act amending the Criminal Code (2015),Narodne novine,2015-05-22,hr,https://narodne-novine.nn.hr/clanci/sluzbeni/2015_05_56_1095.html,2026-10-30,Narodne novine. Zakon o izmjenama i dopunama Kaznenog zakona (NN 56/2015) [Act amending the Criminal Code (2015)]. 2015-05-22.
HR,Croatia,hr-dnevnik-2024,news,"Hoće li Hrvatska dekriminalizirati prostituciju? ""Radi se novi zakon...""","Will Croatia decriminalise prostitution? ""A new law is being drafted""",Dnevnik.hr (Hina),2024-06-24,hr,https://dnevnik.hr/vijesti/hrvatska/bozinovic-zakon-o-prekrsaju-protiv-javnog-reda-i-mira-je-zastario-radi-se-novi---855488.html,2026-10-30,"Dnevnik.hr (Hina). Hoće li Hrvatska dekriminalizirati prostituciju? ""Radi se novi zakon..."" [Will Croatia decriminalise prostitution? ""A new law is being drafted""]. 2024-06-24."
CU,Cuba,cu-cp-2022,legislation,"Ley 151/2022 «Código Penal» (Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba No. 93 Ordinaria, 1 de septiembre de 2022)","Law 151/2022, Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 93, 1 September 2022)",Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular / Ministerio de Justicia,2022-09-01,es,https://www.parlamentocubano.gob.cu/sites/default/files/documento/2022-09/goc-2022-o93_0.pdf,2026-10-30,"Asamblea Nacional del Poder Popular / Ministerio de Justicia. Ley 151/2022 «Código Penal» (Gaceta Oficial de la República de Cuba No. 93 Ordinaria, 1 de septiembre de 2022) [Law 151/2022, Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 93, 1 September 2022)]. 2022-09-01."
CU,Cuba,cu-jovencuba-2024,news,"«Ser puta y que te respeten, es complicado»: el trabajo sexual en Cuba",'Being a whore and being respected is complicated': sex work in Cuba,La Joven Cuba,2024-03-07,es,https://jovencuba.com/trabajo-sexual/,2026-10-30,"La Joven Cuba. «Ser puta y que te respeten, es complicado»: el trabajo sexual en Cuba ['Being a whore and being respected is complicated': sex work in Cuba]. 2024-03-07."
CU,Cuba,cu-ddc-2024,news,Trabajadoras sexuales en Camagüey: 'Ya la Policía no es el principal problema',Sex workers in Camagüey: 'The police are no longer the main problem',Diario de Cuba,2024-09,es,https://diariodecuba.com/cuba/1725724502_57026.html,2026-10-30,Diario de Cuba. Trabajadoras sexuales en Camagüey: 'Ya la Policía no es el principal problema' [Sex workers in Camagüey: 'The police are no longer the main problem']. 2024-09.
CY,Cyprus,cy-cap154,legislation,Ο περί Ποινικού Κώδικα Νόμος – ΚΕΦ.154,"Criminal Code, Cap. 154 (consolidated)",CyLaw (Cyprus Bar Association),,el,https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/0_154/full.html,2026-10-30,"CyLaw (Cyprus Bar Association). Ο περί Ποινικού Κώδικα Νόμος – ΚΕΦ.154 [Criminal Code, Cap. 154 (consolidated)]."
CY,Cyprus,cy-law-60-2014,legislation,Ο περί της Πρόληψης και της Καταπολέμησης της Εμπορίας και Εκμετάλλευσης Προσώπων και της Προστασίας των Θυμάτων Νόμος του 2014 – 60(I)/2014,"Law 60(I)/2014 on the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking and Exploitation of Persons and the Protection of Victims (consolidated, incl. 117(I)/2019 and 52(I)/2026)",CyLaw (Cyprus Bar Association),2014,el,https://www.cylaw.org/nomoi/enop/non-ind/2014_1_60/full.html,2026-10-30,"CyLaw (Cyprus Bar Association). Ο περί της Πρόληψης και της Καταπολέμησης της Εμπορίας και Εκμετάλλευσης Προσώπων και της Προστασίας των Θυμάτων Νόμος του 2014 – 60(I)/2014 [Law 60(I)/2014 on the Prevention and Combating of Trafficking and Exploitation of Persons and the Protection of Victims (consolidated, incl. 117(I)/2019 and 52(I)/2026)]. 2014."
CY,Cyprus,ep-2021-study,parliament,The differing EU Member States' regulations on prostitution and their cross-border implications on women's rights,,"European Parliament, Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs",2021-09,en,https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2021/695394/IPOL_STU(2021)695394_EN.pdf,2026-10-30,"European Parliament, Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs. The differing EU Member States' regulations on prostitution and their cross-border implications on women's rights. 2021-09."
CY,Cyprus,cy-movements-archive-2020,ngo,Σεξεργασία ως Εργασία: Ενάντια στην Πρόταση Νόμου για Ποινικοποίηση Αγοράς Σεξουαλικών Υπηρεσιών,Sex work as work: against the law proposal to criminalise the purchase of sexual services,Cyprus Movements Archive (Συσπείρωση Ατάκτων),2020-11-12,el,https://movementsarchive.org/doku.php?id=el%3Adigital%3Asispirosiatakton%3Asexwork,2026-10-30,Cyprus Movements Archive (Συσπείρωση Ατάκτων). Σεξεργασία ως Εργασία: Ενάντια στην Πρόταση Νόμου για Ποινικοποίηση Αγοράς Σεξουαλικών Υπηρεσιών [Sex work as work: against the law proposal to criminalise the purchase of sexual services]. 2020-11-12.
CY,Cyprus,cy-news-dancers-2026,news,Ξηλώνουν νόμο που βάφτιζε «πόρνες» τις χορεύτριες,Law that branded dancers 'prostitutes' to be scrapped,CyprusNews.eu,2026-10-25,el,https://cyprusnews.eu/onlycy/xilonoun-nomo-pou-vaftize-pornes-tis-choreftries/,2026-10-30,CyprusNews.eu. Ξηλώνουν νόμο που βάφτιζε «πόρνες» τις χορεύτριες [Law that branded dancers 'prostitutes' to be scrapped]. 2026-10-25.
CY,Cyprus,us-tip-2025-cyprus,government,2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Cyprus,,US Department of State,2025,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/cyprus/,2026-10-30,US Department of State. 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Cyprus. 2025.
CZ,Czechia,cz-tz,legislation,"Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb., trestní zákoník","Act No. 40/2009 Coll., Criminal Code (consolidated text, version in force from 1 January 2026)",Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),2009-01-08,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2009-40#p189,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb., trestní zákoník [Act No. 40/2009 Coll., Criminal Code (consolidated text, version in force from 1 January 2026)]. 2009-01-08."
CZ,Czechia,cz-tz-esbirka,legislation,"Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb., trestní zákoník","Criminal Code, official electronic Collection of Laws (e-Sbírka)",Ministerstvo vnitra ČR – e-Sbírka,,cs,https://e-sbirka.gov.cz/sb/2009/40,2026-10-30,"Ministerstvo vnitra ČR – e-Sbírka. Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb., trestní zákoník [Criminal Code, official electronic Collection of Laws (e-Sbírka)]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-zivnost,legislation,"Zákon č. 455/1991 Sb., o živnostenském podnikání (živnostenský zákon)",Trade Licensing Act,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),1991-10-02,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1991-455#p3-3-p,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 455/1991 Sb., o živnostenském podnikání (živnostenský zákon) [Trade Licensing Act]. 1991-10-02."
CZ,Czechia,cz-obce,legislation,"Zákon č. 128/2000 Sb., o obcích (obecní zřízení)",Municipalities Act,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),2000-04-12,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2000-128#p10,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 128/2000 Sb., o obcích (obecní zřízení) [Municipalities Act]. 2000-04-12."
CZ,Czechia,cz-prestupky,legislation,"Zákon č. 251/2016 Sb., o některých přestupcích",Act on Certain Offences,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2016-251#p4,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 251/2016 Sb., o některých přestupcích [Act on Certain Offences]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-reklama,legislation,"Zákon č. 40/1995 Sb., o regulaci reklamy",Advertising Regulation Act,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1995-40#p2,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 40/1995 Sb., o regulaci reklamy [Advertising Regulation Act]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-zdp,legislation,"Zákon č. 586/1992 Sb., o daních z příjmů",Income Tax Act,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/1992-586#p7,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 586/1992 Sb., o daních z příjmů [Income Tax Act]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-zo-344-2013,legislation,"Zákonné opatření Senátu č. 344/2013 Sb., o změně daňových zákonů v souvislosti s rekodifikací soukromého práva a o změně některých zákonů",Senate statutory measure No. 344/2013 Coll. (tax amendments; § 7(2) of the Income Tax Act re-lettered from 1 January 2014),Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2013-344,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákonné opatření Senátu č. 344/2013 Sb., o změně daňových zákonů v souvislosti s rekodifikací soukromého práva a o změně některých zákonů [Senate statutory measure No. 344/2013 Coll. (tax amendments; § 7(2) of the Income Tax Act re-lettered from 1 January 2014)]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-480-2004,legislation,"Zákon č. 480/2004 Sb., o některých službách informační společnosti",Act on Certain Information Society Services,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),2004-07-29,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2004-480#p5,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 480/2004 Sb., o některých službách informační společnosti [Act on Certain Information Society Services]. 2004-07-29."
CZ,Czechia,cz-276-2023,legislation,"Zákon č. 276/2023 Sb., o zrušení obsoletních právních předpisů",Act on the repeal of obsolete legislation,Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),2023-07-13,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2023-276,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 276/2023 Sb., o zrušení obsoletních právních předpisů [Act on the repeal of obsolete legislation]. 2023-07-13."
CZ,Czechia,cz-nss-2025,case-law,"Rozsudek Nejvyššího správního soudu ze dne 6. 10. 2025, čj. 22 Afs 24/2025-48",Supreme Administrative Court judgment 22 Afs 24/2025-48 (taxation of income from prostitution),Nejvyšší správní soud,2025-10-06,cs,https://vyhledavac.nssoud.cz/DokumentOriginal/Index/745817,2026-10-30,"Nejvyšší správní soud. Rozsudek Nejvyššího správního soudu ze dne 6. 10. 2025, čj. 22 Afs 24/2025-48 [Supreme Administrative Court judgment 22 Afs 24/2025-48 (taxation of income from prostitution)]. 2025-10-06."
CZ,Czechia,cz-us-1155-26,case-law,Usnesení Ústavního soudu sp. zn. II. ÚS 1155/26 ze dne 31. 8. 2026,Constitutional Court order II. ÚS 1155/26 (taxation of income from prostitution),Ústavní soud – NALUS,2026-08-31,cs,https://nalus.usoud.cz/Search/GetText.aspx?sz=2-1155-26_1,2026-10-30,Ústavní soud – NALUS. Usnesení Ústavního soudu sp. zn. II. ÚS 1155/26 ze dne 31. 8. 2026 [Constitutional Court order II. ÚS 1155/26 (taxation of income from prostitution)]. 2026-08-31.
CZ,Czechia,cz-us-2549-26,case-law,Usnesení Ústavního soudu sp. zn. II. ÚS 2549/26 ze dne 9. 9. 2026,Constitutional Court order II. ÚS 2549/26 (legitimate expectation of non-taxation),Ústavní soud – NALUS,2026-09-09,cs,https://nalus.usoud.cz/Search/GetText.aspx?sz=2-2549-26_1,2026-10-30,Ústavní soud – NALUS. Usnesení Ústavního soudu sp. zn. II. ÚS 2549/26 ze dne 9. 9. 2026 [Constitutional Court order II. ÚS 2549/26 (legitimate expectation of non-taxation)]. 2026-09-09.
CZ,Czechia,cz-us-pl-69-04,case-law,Nález Ústavního soudu sp. zn. Pl. ÚS 69/04 ze dne 8. 3. 2007 (č. 161/2007 Sb.),Constitutional Court judgment Pl. ÚS 69/04 (Ústí nad Labem public-order ordinance),Ústavní soud – NALUS,2007-03-08,cs,https://nalus.usoud.cz/Search/GetText.aspx?sz=Pl-69-04,2026-10-30,Ústavní soud – NALUS. Nález Ústavního soudu sp. zn. Pl. ÚS 69/04 ze dne 8. 3. 2007 (č. 161/2007 Sb.) [Constitutional Court judgment Pl. ÚS 69/04 (Ústí nad Labem public-order ordinance)]. 2007-03-08.
CZ,Czechia,cz-mv-ozv,government,Prostituce a obecně závazné vyhlášky obcí,"Prostitution and municipal ordinances (Ministry of the Interior guidance, archived)",Ministerstvo vnitra ČR,,cs,https://archiv.mv.gov.cz/mvcren/docDetail.aspx?docType=ART&docid=10110,2026-10-30,"Ministerstvo vnitra ČR. Prostituce a obecně závazné vyhlášky obcí [Prostitution and municipal ordinances (Ministry of the Interior guidance, archived)]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-mv-verejne,government,Veřejné nabízení a poskytování sexuálních služeb,"Public offering and provision of sexual services (Ministry of the Interior, archived)",Ministerstvo vnitra ČR,,cs,https://archiv.mv.gov.cz/clanek/verejne-nabizeni-a-poskytovani-sexualnich-sluzeb.aspx,2026-10-30,"Ministerstvo vnitra ČR. Veřejné nabízení a poskytování sexuálních služeb [Public offering and provision of sexual services (Ministry of the Interior, archived)]."
CZ,Czechia,cz-praha-1993,government,Vyhláška č. 2/1993 Sb. hl. m. Prahy,Prague Ordinance No. 2/1993 (register entry: repealed 1 January 2008 by Ordinance No. 20/2007),Hlavní město Praha,,cs,https://praha.eu/w/vyhlaska_cislo_2_ze_dne_28_01_1993_191216,2026-10-30,Hlavní město Praha. Vyhláška č. 2/1993 Sb. hl. m. Prahy [Prague Ordinance No. 2/1993 (register entry: repealed 1 January 2008 by Ordinance No. 20/2007)].
CZ,Czechia,cz-praha-poradek,government,I. Veřejný pořádek,City of Prague register of public-order regulations in force,Hlavní město Praha,2026-07-08,cs,https://praha.eu/w/verejny_poradek_2566251,2026-10-30,Hlavní město Praha. I. Veřejný pořádek [City of Prague register of public-order regulations in force]. 2026-07-08.
CZ,Czechia,cz-psp-1081,parliament,Sněmovní tisk 1081 – Úmluva o potlačování a zrušení obchodu s lidmi – výpověď (4. volební období),Chamber print 1081: denunciation of the 1950 Convention (rejected 20 October 2005),Poslanecká sněmovna Parlamentu ČR,2005-07-29,cs,https://www.psp.cz/sqw/historie.sqw?o=4&t=1081,2026-10-30,Poslanecká sněmovna Parlamentu ČR. Sněmovní tisk 1081 – Úmluva o potlačování a zrušení obchodu s lidmi – výpověď (4. volební období) [Chamber print 1081: denunciation of the 1950 Convention (rejected 20 October 2005)]. 2005-07-29.
CZ,Czechia,cz-psp-1108,parliament,Sněmovní tisk 1108 – Návrh zákona o regulaci prostituce (6. volební období),"Chamber print 1108: bill on the regulation of prostitution (City of Prague, 2013)",Poslanecká sněmovna Parlamentu ČR,2013-07-08,cs,https://www.psp.cz/sqw/historie.sqw?o=6&t=1108,2026-10-30,"Poslanecká sněmovna Parlamentu ČR. Sněmovní tisk 1108 – Návrh zákona o regulaci prostituce (6. volební období) [Chamber print 1108: bill on the regulation of prostitution (City of Prague, 2013)]. 2013-07-08."
CZ,Czechia,cz-psp-115,parliament,Sněmovní tisk 115 – Návrh zákona o regulaci prostituce (7. volební období),"Chamber print 115: bill on the regulation of prostitution (City of Prague, 2014)",Poslanecká sněmovna Parlamentu ČR,2014-01-30,cs,https://www.psp.cz/sqw/historie.sqw?o=7&t=115,2026-10-30,"Poslanecká sněmovna Parlamentu ČR. Sněmovní tisk 115 – Návrh zákona o regulaci prostituce (7. volební období) [Chamber print 115: bill on the regulation of prostitution (City of Prague, 2014)]. 2014-01-30."
CZ,Czechia,cz-mv-thb-2024,government,2024 Status Report on Trafficking in Human Beings in the Czech Republic,,Ministerstvo vnitra ČR,2025,en,https://archiv.mv.gov.cz/soubor/zprava-osl-za-rok-2024-eng-final-pdf.aspx,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo vnitra ČR. 2024 Status Report on Trafficking in Human Beings in the Czech Republic. 2025.
CZ,Czechia,cz-ctu-dsa,government,Digitální služby – Online zprostředkovatelské služby (DSA),Digital services: online intermediary services (DSA),Český telekomunikační úřad,,cs,https://ctu.gov.cz/digitalni-sluzby-rozcestnik,2026-10-30,Český telekomunikační úřad. Digitální služby – Online zprostředkovatelské služby (DSA) [Digital services: online intermediary services (DSA)].
CZ,Czechia,cz-ctk-2026,news,"Příjmy z dobrovolné prostituce podléhají zdanění, potvrdil ÚS","Income from voluntary prostitution is taxable, Constitutional Court confirms",ČTK / České noviny,2026-10-20,cs,https://www.ceskenoviny.cz/zpravy/prijmy-z-dobrovolne-prostituce-podlehaji-zdaneni-potvrdil-us/2890263,2026-10-30,"ČTK / České noviny. Příjmy z dobrovolné prostituce podléhají zdanění, potvrdil ÚS [Income from voluntary prostitution is taxable, Constitutional Court confirms]. 2026-10-20."
CZ,Czechia,cz-cj-2024,news,Osobně kontrolovali počet dívek. ÚS odmítl stížnost obviněného v kauze webu inzerujícího sex,Constitutional Court rejects a Sex.cz defendant's complaint against asset seizure,Česká justice,2024-07-26,cs,https://www.ceska-justice.cz/2024/07/osobne-kontrolovali-pocet-divek-us-odmitl-stiznost-obvineneho-v-kauze-webu-inzerujiciho-sex/,2026-10-30,Česká justice. Osobně kontrolovali počet dívek. ÚS odmítl stížnost obviněného v kauze webu inzerujícího sex [Constitutional Court rejects a Sex.cz defendant's complaint against asset seizure]. 2024-07-26.
CZ,Czechia,cz-lupa-2026,news,Inzerce není kuplířství. Soud smetl ze stolu žalobu kolem erotických webů Sex.cz,Advertising is not procuring: court throws out the Sex.cz indictment,Lupa.cz,2026-08-11,cs,https://www.lupa.cz/aktuality/inzerce-neni-kuplirstvi-soud-smetl-ze-stolu-zalobu-kolem-erotickych-webu-sex-cz/,2026-10-30,Lupa.cz. Inzerce není kuplířství. Soud smetl ze stolu žalobu kolem erotických webů Sex.cz [Advertising is not procuring: court throws out the Sex.cz indictment]. 2026-08-11.
CZ,Czechia,cz-info-2026,news,Sex.cz nebylo kuplířství. Soud zastavil trestní stíhání provozovatelů,Sex.cz was not procuring: court discontinues the operators' prosecution,INFO.CZ,2026-08-11,cs,https://www.info.cz/zpravodajstvi-a-komentare/sex-cz-kuplirstvi-soud,2026-10-30,INFO.CZ. Sex.cz nebylo kuplířství. Soud zastavil trestní stíhání provozovatelů [Sex.cz was not procuring: court discontinues the operators' prosecution]. 2026-08-11.
CZ,Czechia,un-1950,intergovernmental,Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (status of treaty),,United Nations Treaty Collection,1949-12-02,en,https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=VII-11-a&chapter=7&clang=_en,2026-10-30,United Nations Treaty Collection. Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (status of treaty). 1949-12-02.
CZ,Czechia,eu-dsa,legislation,Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act),,EUR-Lex,2022-10-19,en,https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj,2026-10-30,EUR-Lex. Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act). 2022-10-19.
CZ,Czechia,ec-dsc,intergovernmental,Digital Services Coordinators,,European Commission,,en,https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/dsa-dscs,2026-10-30,European Commission. Digital Services Coordinators.
CD,Democratic Republic of the Congo,cd-cp2004,legislation,"Code pénal congolais, Décret du 30 janvier 1940 tel que modifié et complété à ce jour (Journal officiel, numéro spécial, 30 novembre 2004)","Congolese Penal Code, Decree of 30 January 1940 as amended (Official Journal special issue, 30 November 2004)",Journal officiel de la République démocratique du Congo (copy on ICC Legal Tools),2004-11-30,fr,https://www.legal-tools.org/doc/6e09fe/pdf,2026-10-30,"Journal officiel de la République démocratique du Congo (copy on ICC Legal Tools). Code pénal congolais, Décret du 30 janvier 1940 tel que modifié et complété à ce jour (Journal officiel, numéro spécial, 30 novembre 2004) [Congolese Penal Code, Decree of 30 January 1940 as amended (Official Journal special issue, 30 November 2004)]. 2004-11-30."
CD,Democratic Republic of the Congo,cd-loi2006,legislation,"Loi n° 06/018 du 20 juillet 2006 modifiant et complétant le Décret du 30 janvier 1940 portant Code pénal congolais (Journal officiel n° 15, 1er août 2006)",Law No. 06/018 of 20 July 2006 amending and supplementing the Penal Code,Journal officiel de la République démocratique du Congo (copy on FAOLEX),2006-08-01,fr,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/cng210037.pdf,2026-10-30,"Journal officiel de la République démocratique du Congo (copy on FAOLEX). Loi n° 06/018 du 20 juillet 2006 modifiant et complétant le Décret du 30 janvier 1940 portant Code pénal congolais (Journal officiel n° 15, 1er août 2006) [Law No. 06/018 of 20 July 2006 amending and supplementing the Penal Code]. 2006-08-01."
DK,Denmark,dk-strl-2025,legislation,Bekendtgørelse af straffeloven (LBK nr 1294 af 07/11/2025),Consolidated Penal Code,Retsinformation (Civilstyrelsen),2025-11-07,da,https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2025/1294,2026-10-30,Retsinformation (Civilstyrelsen). Bekendtgørelse af straffeloven (LBK nr 1294 af 07/11/2025) [Consolidated Penal Code]. 2025-11-07.
DK,Denmark,dk-lov-633-2013,legislation,"Lov om ændring af straffeloven, retsplejeloven, lov om tilhold, opholdsforbud og bortvisning og lov om restaurationsvirksomhed og alkoholbevilling m.v. (Seksualforbrydelser) (LOV nr 633 af 12/06/2013)",Act amending the Penal Code and other acts (sexual offences),Retsinformation (Civilstyrelsen),2013-06-12,da,https://www.retsinformation.dk/eli/lta/2013/633,2026-10-30,"Retsinformation (Civilstyrelsen). Lov om ændring af straffeloven, retsplejeloven, lov om tilhold, opholdsforbud og bortvisning og lov om restaurationsvirksomhed og alkoholbevilling m.v. (Seksualforbrydelser) (LOV nr 633 af 12/06/2013) [Act amending the Penal Code and other acts (sexual offences)]. 2013-06-12."
DK,Denmark,dk-jm-2022,government,Rapport fra arbejdsgruppen om digitale krænkelser,Report of the working group on digital sexual offences,Justitsministeriet,2022-06,da,https://www.justitsministeriet.dk/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Rapport-fra-arbejdsgruppen-om-digitale-kraenkelser1.pdf,2026-10-30,Justitsministeriet. Rapport fra arbejdsgruppen om digitale krænkelser [Report of the working group on digital sexual offences]. 2022-06.
DK,Denmark,dk-rsu-2026,government,"Rapport samler viden om livet for personer, der sælger sex",Report gathers knowledge about the lives of people who sell sex,Rådet for Socialt Udsatte,2026-02-09,da,https://udsatte.dk/viden/rapport-samler-viden-om-livet-personer-saelger-sex,2026-10-30,"Rådet for Socialt Udsatte. Rapport samler viden om livet for personer, der sælger sex [Report gathers knowledge about the lives of people who sell sex]. 2026-02-09."
DK,Denmark,dk-stm-2026,government,Det politiske grundlag for firkløverregeringen,Political platform of the four-party government,Statsministeriet,2026-06,da,https://stm.dk/statsministeriet/publikationer/det-politiske-grundlag-for-firkloeverregeringen/,2026-10-30,Statsministeriet. Det politiske grundlag for firkløverregeringen [Political platform of the four-party government]. 2026-06.
DJ,Djibouti,dj-cp1995,legislation,"Code pénal (Loi n° 59/AN/94 du 5 janvier 1995), avec le Livre V « Les contraventions »","Penal Code (Law No. 59/AN/94 of 5 January 1995), with Book V on contraventions",Police and Human Rights Resources (reproduction of the official text),,fr,https://policehumanrightsresources.org/content/uploads/2016/07/Penal-Code-Djibouti.pdf,2026-10-30,"Police and Human Rights Resources (reproduction of the official text). Code pénal (Loi n° 59/AN/94 du 5 janvier 1995), avec le Livre V « Les contraventions » [Penal Code (Law No. 59/AN/94 of 5 January 1995), with Book V on contraventions]."
DJ,Djibouti,dj-trafficking2016,legislation,Loi n° 133/AN/16/7ème L portant sur la lutte contre la traite des personnes et le trafic illicite des migrants,Law No. 133/AN/16/7th L on combating trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants,Présidence de la République de Djibouti (printout hosted by the Warnath Group),2016,fr,https://www.warnathgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Djibouti-Law-No.-133.pdf,2026-10-30,Présidence de la République de Djibouti (printout hosted by the Warnath Group). Loi n° 133/AN/16/7ème L portant sur la lutte contre la traite des personnes et le trafic illicite des migrants [Law No. 133/AN/16/7th L on combating trafficking in persons and the smuggling of migrants]. 2016.
DM,Dominica,dm-soa98,legislation,Sexual Offences Act 1998 (Act No. 1 of 1998),,Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica,,en,https://www.dominica.gov.dm/laws/1998/act1-1998.pdf,2026-10-30,Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica. Sexual Offences Act 1998 (Act No. 1 of 1998).
DM,Dominica,dm-soa16,legislation,Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2016 (Act No. 9 of 2016),,Commonwealth of Dominica (copy hosted by the ECLAC Gender Equality Observatory),2016-11-24,en,https://oig.cepal.org/sites/default/files/2016_sexualoffencesamendmentact_dma.pdf,2026-10-30,Commonwealth of Dominica (copy hosted by the ECLAC Gender Equality Observatory). Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 2016 (Act No. 9 of 2016). 2016-11-24.
DO,Dominican Republic,do-cp-2025,legislation,"Ley núm. 74-25, Orgánica que instituye el Código Penal de la República Dominicana, con las modificaciones incorporadas por la Ley núm. 44-26 (edición especial de la Gaceta Oficial, Consultoría Jurídica del Poder Ejecutivo)","Organic Law No. 74-25 establishing the Penal Code, with the amendments of Law No. 44-26 (special edition of the Official Gazette)",Consultoría Jurídica del Poder Ejecutivo (republicado por Stern & Comas),2026-08-05,es,https://www.sclawyer.com.do/base-de-datos/ley-74-25-nuevo-codigo-penal-?lang=en,2026-10-30,"Consultoría Jurídica del Poder Ejecutivo (republicado por Stern & Comas). Ley núm. 74-25, Orgánica que instituye el Código Penal de la República Dominicana, con las modificaciones incorporadas por la Ley núm. 44-26 (edición especial de la Gaceta Oficial, Consultoría Jurídica del Poder Ejecutivo) [Organic Law No. 74-25 establishing the Penal Code, with the amendments of Law No. 44-26 (special edition of the Official Gazette)]. 2026-08-05."
DO,Dominican Republic,do-diariolibre-2026,news,Nuevo Código Penal: las 43 modificaciones que transforman la justicia en República Dominicana,New Penal Code: the 43 amendments transforming justice in the Dominican Republic,Diario Libre,2026-08-02,es,https://www.diariolibre.com/actualidad/justicia/2026/08/02/nuevo-codigo-penal-las-43-modificaciones-que-transforman-justicia-rd/3617663,2026-10-30,Diario Libre. Nuevo Código Penal: las 43 modificaciones que transforman la justicia en República Dominicana [New Penal Code: the 43 amendments transforming justice in the Dominican Republic]. 2026-08-02.
EC,Ecuador,ec-coip,legislation,"Código Orgánico Integral Penal, COIP (última modificación 17 de febrero de 2021)",Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (as last modified 17 February 2021),Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador (consolidated text),,es,https://www.defensa.gob.ec/wp-content/uploads/downloads/2021/03/COIP_act_feb-2021.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministerio de Defensa Nacional del Ecuador (consolidated text). Código Orgánico Integral Penal, COIP (última modificación 17 de febrero de 2021) [Comprehensive Organic Penal Code (as last modified 17 February 2021)]."
EC,Ecuador,ec-paf,government,Permiso Anual de Funcionamiento,Annual Operating Permit,Ministerio de Gobierno del Ecuador,,es,https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/permiso-anual-de-funcionamiento/,2026-10-30,Ministerio de Gobierno del Ecuador. Permiso Anual de Funcionamiento [Annual Operating Permit].
EC,Ecuador,ec-paf-categorias,government,"Emisión de permisos de funcionamiento a establecimientos categoría 1, 2, 3 y 8: centros de diversión para mayores de edad, centros de tolerancia, licorerías, depósitos de bebidas alcohólicas, pensiones, residenciales y moteles","Issuing operating permits to category 1, 2, 3 and 8 establishments, including centros de tolerancia",Ministerio de Gobierno del Ecuador,,es,https://www.ministeriodegobierno.gob.ec/emision-de-permisos-de-funcionamiento-a-establecimientos-categoria-1-23-y-8-centros-de-diversion-para-mayores-de-edad-centros-de-tolerancia-licorerias-depositos-de-bebidas-alcoholicas-pensiones-2/,2026-10-30,"Ministerio de Gobierno del Ecuador. Emisión de permisos de funcionamiento a establecimientos categoría 1, 2, 3 y 8: centros de diversión para mayores de edad, centros de tolerancia, licorerías, depósitos de bebidas alcohólicas, pensiones, residenciales y moteles [Issuing operating permits to category 1, 2, 3 and 8 establishments, including centros de tolerancia]."
EC,Ecuador,ec-universo-2026,news,Asamblea aprueba reformas a la ley contra la trata de personas que endurecen penas y tipifican el delito de matrimonio forzoso,Assembly approves reforms to the anti-trafficking law that toughen penalties and create the offence of forced marriage,El Universo,,es,https://www.eluniverso.com/politica/asamblea-nacional/asamblea-aprueba-reformas-ley-contra-trata-personas-endurece-penas-tipifica-delito-matrimonio-forzoso-nota/,2026-10-30,El Universo. Asamblea aprueba reformas a la ley contra la trata de personas que endurecen penas y tipifican el delito de matrimonio forzoso [Assembly approves reforms to the anti-trafficking law that toughen penalties and create the offence of forced marriage].
EG,Egypt,eg-law10,legislation,قرار رئيس الجمهورية العربية المتحدة بالقانون رقم 10 لسنة 1961 في شأن مكافحة الدعارة في الجمهورية العربية المتحدة,"Decree-Law No. 10 of 1961 on Combating Prostitution in the United Arab Republic (Official Gazette No. 62, 14 March 1961)",Manshurat Qanuniya (scan of the Official Gazette),1961-03-14,ar,https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/014408.pdf,2026-10-30,"Manshurat Qanuniya (scan of the Official Gazette). قرار رئيس الجمهورية العربية المتحدة بالقانون رقم 10 لسنة 1961 في شأن مكافحة الدعارة في الجمهورية العربية المتحدة [Decree-Law No. 10 of 1961 on Combating Prostitution in the United Arab Republic (Official Gazette No. 62, 14 March 1961)]. 1961-03-14."
EG,Egypt,eg-cassation,case-law,محكمة النقض — مبادئ: دعارة,Court of Cassation — principles on prostitution (digest),Bawabat Misr lil-Qanun wal-Qada (laweg.net),,ar,https://www.laweg.net/Default.aspx?action=LawEg&Type=4&PFIID=13119&PPFIID=13837,2026-10-30,Bawabat Misr lil-Qanun wal-Qada (laweg.net). محكمة النقض — مبادئ: دعارة [Court of Cassation — principles on prostitution (digest)].
EG,Egypt,eg-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Egypt — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/egypt.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Egypt — Gender Justice and the Law."
EG,Egypt,eg-hrw-2025,ngo,Egypt: Mass Crackdown Targets Online Content Creators,,Human Rights Watch,2025-09-10,en,https://www.hrw.org/news/2025/09/10/egypt-mass-crackdown-targets-online-content-creators,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. Egypt: Mass Crackdown Targets Online Content Creators. 2025-09-10.
SV,El Salvador,sv-cp,legislation,"Código Penal, Decreto Legislativo N.° 1030 (texto con índice legislativo)","Penal Code, Legislative Decree No. 1030 (consolidated text with legislative index)",Asamblea Legislativa de la República de El Salvador,,es,https://www.asamblea.gob.sv/sites/default/files/documents/decretos/A2598AEF-FBC2-4D3E-A855-2C12EA7A4D52.pdf,2026-10-30,"Asamblea Legislativa de la República de El Salvador. Código Penal, Decreto Legislativo N.° 1030 (texto con índice legislativo) [Penal Code, Legislative Decree No. 1030 (consolidated text with legislative index)]."
ER,Eritrea,er-pc2015,legislation,Penal Code of the State of Eritrea 2015,,"Ministry of Justice of Eritrea (Refworld copy, Internet Archive snapshot of 2015-09-18)",2015-05-15,en,https://web.archive.org/web/20150918231843/https://www.refworld.org/pdfid/55a51ccc4.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministry of Justice of Eritrea (Refworld copy, Internet Archive snapshot of 2015-09-18). Penal Code of the State of Eritrea 2015. 2015-05-15."
ER,Eritrea,er-tip2025,government,2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Eritrea,,US Department of State (via ecoi.net),2025-09-29,en,https://www.ecoi.net/en/document/2130572.html,2026-10-30,US Department of State (via ecoi.net). 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Eritrea. 2025-09-29.
ER,Eritrea,er-tip2026,government,2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Eritrea,,US Department of State,2026,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2026-trafficking-in-persons-report/eritrea,2026-10-30,US Department of State. 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Eritrea. 2026.
EE,Estonia,ee-kars,legislation,"Karistusseadustik (terviktekst, RT I, 09.07.2026, 28)",Penal Code (consolidated text),Riigi Teataja,,et,https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/109072026028,2026-10-30,"Riigi Teataja. Karistusseadustik (terviktekst, RT I, 09.07.2026, 28) [Penal Code (consolidated text)]."
EE,Estonia,ee-reks,legislation,"Reklaamiseadus (terviktekst, RT I, 06.03.2026, 8)",Advertising Act (consolidated text),Riigi Teataja,,et,https://www.riigiteataja.ee/akt/106032026008,2026-10-30,"Riigi Teataja. Reklaamiseadus (terviktekst, RT I, 06.03.2026, 8) [Advertising Act (consolidated text)]."
SZ,Eswatini,sz-crimes,legislation,"Crimes Act, 1889 (Act 6 of 1889; version as at 1 December 1998)",,EswatiniLII,,en,https://eswatinilii.org/akn/sz/act/1889/6/eng@1998-12-01,2026-10-30,"EswatiniLII. Crimes Act, 1889 (Act 6 of 1889; version as at 1 December 1998)."
SZ,Eswatini,sz-sodv,legislation,"The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, 2018",,Copy hosted by Eswatini Minorities (assent copy),2018,en,https://eswatiniminorities.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/THE-SEXUAL-OFFENCES-AND-DOMESTIC-VIOLENCE-ACT-2018-1.pdf,2026-10-30,"Copy hosted by Eswatini Minorities (assent copy). The Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Act, 2018. 2018."
SZ,Eswatini,sz-salc-2019,ngo,Know your rights: Sex work and the law in Eswatini,,"Southern Africa Litigation Centre, COSPE, FSEJ and Voice of Our Voices",2019,en,https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/SALC-Sex-workers-rights-pamphlet_eSwatini-draft-5_POLICE.pdf,2026-10-30,"Southern Africa Litigation Centre, COSPE, FSEJ and Voice of Our Voices. Know your rights: Sex work and the law in Eswatini. 2019."
ET,Ethiopia,et-cc2004,legislation,"The Criminal Code of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Proclamation No. 414/2004",,WIPO Lex (reproduction of the Federal Negarit Gazeta text),2005,en,https://wipolex-res.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/et/et011en.html,2026-10-30,"WIPO Lex (reproduction of the Federal Negarit Gazeta text). The Criminal Code of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Proclamation No. 414/2004. 2005."
ET,Ethiopia,et-irb2016,government,"Ethiopia: Treatment of sex workers by society and authorities, including arrest, prosecution and conviction (2014–June 2016) [ETH105548.E]",,"Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Research Directorate (via ecoi.net)",2016-07-10,en,https://www.ecoi.net/en/document/1396626.html,2026-10-30,"Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada, Research Directorate (via ecoi.net). Ethiopia: Treatment of sex workers by society and authorities, including arrest, prosecution and conviction (2014–June 2016) [ETH105548.E]. 2016-07-10."
FJ,Fiji,fj-crimes-s231,legislation,"Crimes Act 2009, s. 231 Loitering or soliciting for the purposes of prostitution (consolidated, last updated 8 August 2026)",,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji",,en,https://www.laws.gov.fj/api/retrieve_html/LOF.CAP17.CRAFJ09.S231,2026-10-30,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji. Crimes Act 2009, s. 231 Loitering or soliciting for the purposes of prostitution (consolidated, last updated 8 August 2026)."
FJ,Fiji,fj-crimes-s230,legislation,"Crimes Act 2009, s. 230 Person living on earnings of prostitution or persistently soliciting (consolidated)",,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji",,en,https://www.laws.gov.fj/api/retrieve_html/LOF.CAP17.CRAFJ09.S230,2026-10-30,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji. Crimes Act 2009, s. 230 Person living on earnings of prostitution or persistently soliciting (consolidated)."
FJ,Fiji,fj-crimes-s233,legislation,"Crimes Act 2009, s. 233 Brothels (consolidated)",,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji",,en,https://www.laws.gov.fj/api/retrieve_html/LOF.CAP17.CRAFJ09.S233,2026-10-30,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji. Crimes Act 2009, s. 233 Brothels (consolidated)."
FJ,Fiji,fj-crimes-s217,legislation,"Crimes Act 2009, s. 217 Procuration for unlawful purposes (consolidated)",,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji",,en,https://www.laws.gov.fj/api/retrieve_html/LOF.CAP17.CRAFJ09.S217,2026-10-30,"Laws of Fiji (laws.gov.fj), Government of Fiji. Crimes Act 2009, s. 217 Procuration for unlawful purposes (consolidated)."
FJ,Fiji,fj-crimes-gazette,legislation,"Crimes Decree 2009 (Decree No. 44 of 2009), Republic of Fiji Islands Government Gazette Vol. 10 No. 95, 5 November 2009",,Government of Fiji (copy hosted by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption),2009-11-05,en,https://www.ficac.org.fj/assets/pdf/Crimes%20Act%20of%202009.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Fiji (copy hosted by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption). Crimes Decree 2009 (Decree No. 44 of 2009), Republic of Fiji Islands Government Gazette Vol. 10 No. 95, 5 November 2009. 2009-11-05."
FI,Finland,fi-rl,legislation,Rikoslaki 39/1889 (ajantasainen),Criminal Code (consolidated),Finlex (oikeusministeriö),,fi,https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/1889/39,2026-10-30,Finlex (oikeusministeriö). Rikoslaki 39/1889 (ajantasainen) [Criminal Code (consolidated)].
FI,Finland,fi-jl,legislation,Järjestyslaki 612/2003 (ajantasainen),Public Order Act (consolidated),Finlex (oikeusministeriö),,fi,https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/2003/612,2026-10-30,Finlex (oikeusministeriö). Järjestyslaki 612/2003 (ajantasainen) [Public Order Act (consolidated)].
FI,Finland,fi-rl-743-2006,legislation,Laki rikoslain 1 ja 20 luvun muuttamisesta 743/2006,Act amending chapters 1 and 20 of the Criminal Code,Finlex (oikeusministeriö),2006-08-25,fi,https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/saadoskokoelma/2006/743,2026-10-30,Finlex (oikeusministeriö). Laki rikoslain 1 ja 20 luvun muuttamisesta 743/2006 [Act amending chapters 1 and 20 of the Criminal Code]. 2006-08-25.
FI,Finland,fi-rl-723-2022,legislation,Laki rikoslain muuttamisesta 723/2022,Act amending the Criminal Code,Finlex (oikeusministeriö),2022-07-08,fi,https://www.finlex.fi/fi/lainsaadanto/saadoskokoelma/2022/723,2026-10-30,Finlex (oikeusministeriö). Laki rikoslain muuttamisesta 723/2022 [Act amending the Criminal Code]. 2022-07-08.
FR,France,lf-loi-2016-444,legislation,LOI n° 2016-444 du 13 avril 2016 visant à renforcer la lutte contre le système prostitutionnel et à accompagner les personnes prostituées,Act no. 2016-444 of 13 April 2016 to strengthen the fight against the prostitution system and support prostituted persons,Légifrance,2016-04-14,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000032396046,2026-10-30,Légifrance. LOI n° 2016-444 du 13 avril 2016 visant à renforcer la lutte contre le système prostitutionnel et à accompagner les personnes prostituées [Act no. 2016-444 of 13 April 2016 to strengthen the fight against the prostitution system and support prostituted persons]. 2016-04-14.
FR,France,lf-cp-611-1,legislation,"Code pénal, Article 611-1","Criminal Code, article 611-1",Légifrance,,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000032398661,2026-10-30,"Légifrance. Code pénal, Article 611-1 [Criminal Code, article 611-1]."
FR,France,lf-cp-225-12-1,legislation,"Code pénal, Article 225-12-1","Criminal Code, article 225-12-1",Légifrance,,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000043409275,2026-10-30,"Légifrance. Code pénal, Article 225-12-1 [Criminal Code, article 225-12-1]."
FR,France,lf-cp-225-12-2,legislation,"Code pénal, Article 225-12-2","Criminal Code, article 225-12-2",Légifrance,,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/article_lc/LEGIARTI000043409260,2026-10-30,"Légifrance. Code pénal, Article 225-12-2 [Criminal Code, article 225-12-2]."
FR,France,codes-droit-cp,legislation,"Code pénal (édition du 2026-10-20, dernière modification 2026-08-26)","Criminal Code, consolidated edition of 20 October 2026 (last amended 26 August 2026)",droit.org (from Légifrance API data),2026-10-20,fr,https://codes.droit.org/PDF/Code%20p%C3%A9nal.pdf,2026-10-30,"droit.org (from Légifrance API data). Code pénal (édition du 2026-10-20, dernière modification 2026-08-26) [Criminal Code, consolidated edition of 20 October 2026 (last amended 26 August 2026)]. 2026-10-20."
FR,France,lf-cp-proxenetisme,legislation,"Code pénal, Section 2 : Du proxénétisme et des infractions qui en résultent (Articles 225-5 à 225-12)","Criminal Code, section 2: procuring and related offences (articles 225-5 to 225-12)",Légifrance,,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/codes/section_lc/LEGITEXT000006070719/LEGISCTA000006165301/,2026-10-30,"Légifrance. Code pénal, Section 2 : Du proxénétisme et des infractions qui en résultent (Articles 225-5 à 225-12) [Criminal Code, section 2: procuring and related offences (articles 225-5 to 225-12)]."
FR,France,lf-loi-2003-239,legislation,LOI n° 2003-239 du 18 mars 2003 pour la sécurité intérieure,Act no. 2003-239 of 18 March 2003 on internal security,Légifrance,2003-03-19,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000000412199,2026-10-30,Légifrance. LOI n° 2003-239 du 18 mars 2003 pour la sécurité intérieure [Act no. 2003-239 of 18 March 2003 on internal security]. 2003-03-19.
FR,France,lf-lcen-art6,legislation,"Loi n° 2004-575 du 21 juin 2004 pour la confiance dans l'économie numérique, Article 6","Act no. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy, article 6",Légifrance,,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/loda/article_lc/LEGIARTI000045292730,2026-10-30,"Légifrance. Loi n° 2004-575 du 21 juin 2004 pour la confiance dans l'économie numérique, Article 6 [Act no. 2004-575 of 21 June 2004 on confidence in the digital economy, article 6]."
FR,France,cc-2018-761,case-law,Décision n° 2018-761 QPC du 1er février 2019,Constitutional Council decision no. 2018-761 QPC of 1 February 2019,Conseil constitutionnel (via Légifrance),2019-02-01,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/jorf/id/JORFTEXT000038087452,2026-10-30,Conseil constitutionnel (via Légifrance). Décision n° 2018-761 QPC du 1er février 2019 [Constitutional Council decision no. 2018-761 QPC of 1 February 2019]. 2019-02-01.
FR,France,cc-2018-761-site,case-law,Décision n° 2018-761 QPC du 1er février 2019,Constitutional Council decision no. 2018-761 QPC of 1 February 2019 (Council's own website),Conseil constitutionnel,2019-02-01,fr,https://www.conseil-constitutionnel.fr/decision/2019/2018761QPC.htm,2026-10-30,Conseil constitutionnel. Décision n° 2018-761 QPC du 1er février 2019 [Constitutional Council decision no. 2018-761 QPC of 1 February 2019 (Council's own website)]. 2019-02-01.
FR,France,an-ta-716-2016,parliament,Texte adopté n° 716 - Proposition de loi visant à renforcer la lutte contre le système prostitutionnel et à accompagner les personnes prostituées (lecture définitive),Final adopted text of the bill that became Act no. 2016-444,Assemblée nationale,,fr,https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/14/ta/ta0716.asp,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale. Texte adopté n° 716 - Proposition de loi visant à renforcer la lutte contre le système prostitutionnel et à accompagner les personnes prostituées (lecture définitive) [Final adopted text of the bill that became Act no. 2016-444].
FR,France,cass-2022-caming,case-law,"Cour de cassation, criminelle, Chambre criminelle, 18 mai 2022, 21-82.283, Publié au bulletin","Court of Cassation, criminal chamber, 18 May 2022, no. 21-82.283",Légifrance,2022-05-18,fr,https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/juri/id/JURITEXT000045823016,2026-10-30,"Légifrance. Cour de cassation, criminelle, Chambre criminelle, 18 mai 2022, 21-82.283, Publié au bulletin [Court of Cassation, criminal chamber, 18 May 2022, no. 21-82.283]. 2022-05-18."
FR,France,echr-ma-france,case-law,"Criminalisation of the purchase of sexual acts (Law no. 2016-444): no violation of Article 8 of the Convention (M.A. and Others v. France, press release ECHR 190 (2024))",,European Court of Human Rights,2024-07-25,en,https://hudoc.echr.coe.int/app/conversion/pdf/?library=ECHR&id=003-8007995-11178092&filename=Judgment+M.A.+and+Others+v.+France+-+Criminalisation+of+the+purchase+of+sexual+acts+is+not+a+violation+of+the+Convention.pdf,2026-10-30,"European Court of Human Rights. Criminalisation of the purchase of sexual acts (Law no. 2016-444): no violation of Article 8 of the Convention (M.A. and Others v. France, press release ECHR 190 (2024)). 2024-07-25."
FR,France,an-ppl-3106,parliament,"Proposition de loi apportant une réponse intégrale au phénomène des violences sexuelles et sexistes contre les femmes et les enfants, n° 3106","Bill providing a comprehensive response to sexual and sexist violence against women and children, no. 3106",Assemblée nationale,2026-08-11,fr,https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/textes/l17b3106_proposition-loi,2026-10-30,"Assemblée nationale. Proposition de loi apportant une réponse intégrale au phénomène des violences sexuelles et sexistes contre les femmes et les enfants, n° 3106 [Bill providing a comprehensive response to sexual and sexist violence against women and children, no. 3106]. 2026-08-11."
FR,France,an-tc-3190,parliament,Texte de la commission spéciale n° 3190 rectifié sur la proposition de loi apportant une réponse intégrale au phénomène des violences sexuelles et sexistes contre les femmes et les enfants,Special committee text no. 3190 (corrected) on the comprehensive sexual-violence bill,Assemblée nationale,2026-09-23,fr,https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/textes/l17b3190_texte-adopte-commission,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale. Texte de la commission spéciale n° 3190 rectifié sur la proposition de loi apportant une réponse intégrale au phénomène des violences sexuelles et sexistes contre les femmes et les enfants [Special committee text no. 3190 (corrected) on the comprehensive sexual-violence bill]. 2026-09-23.
FR,France,an-amdt-1274,parliament,Amendement n° 1274 (Rect) du Gouvernement à l'article 25 (texte n° 3190),Government amendment no. 1274 to article 25 of bill no. 3190,Assemblée nationale,2026-09-29,fr,https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/amendements/3190/AN/1274,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale. Amendement n° 1274 (Rect) du Gouvernement à l'article 25 (texte n° 3190) [Government amendment no. 1274 to article 25 of bill no. 3190]. 2026-09-29.
FR,France,an-loi-integrale-adoption,parliament,« Loi intégrale » contre les violences sexuelles et sexistes : adoption des propositions de loi en première lecture,'Comprehensive law' against sexual and sexist violence: bills adopted at first reading,Assemblée nationale,2026-10-13,fr,https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/actualites-accueil-hub/loi-integrale-contre-les-violences-sexuelles-et-sexistes-adoption-des-propositions-de-loi-en-premiere-lecture,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale. « Loi intégrale » contre les violences sexuelles et sexistes : adoption des propositions de loi en première lecture ['Comprehensive law' against sexual and sexist violence: bills adopted at first reading]. 2026-10-13.
FR,France,senat-dossier-ppl26-045,parliament,Dossier législatif : Proposition de loi apportant une réponse intégrale au phénomène des violences sexuelles et sexistes contre les femmes et les enfants,Legislative file: comprehensive sexual-violence bill,Sénat,,fr,https://www.senat.fr/dossier-legislatif/ppl26-045.html,2026-10-30,Sénat. Dossier législatif : Proposition de loi apportant une réponse intégrale au phénomène des violences sexuelles et sexistes contre les femmes et les enfants [Legislative file: comprehensive sexual-violence bill].
FR,France,senat-tas25-054,parliament,"Proposition de loi visant à lutter contre l'exploitation sexuelle en ligne, texte adopté n° 54 (2025-2026)","Bill to combat online sexual exploitation, text adopted no. 54 (2025-2026)",Sénat,2026-02-10,fr,https://www.senat.fr/leg/tas25-054.html,2026-10-30,"Sénat. Proposition de loi visant à lutter contre l'exploitation sexuelle en ligne, texte adopté n° 54 (2025-2026) [Bill to combat online sexual exploitation, text adopted no. 54 (2025-2026)]. 2026-02-10."
FR,France,an-dossier-2462,parliament,Proposition de loi visant à prohiber l'achat de services sexuels virtuels personnalisés et à lutter contre le proxénétisme en ligne - Dossier législatif,Legislative file: bill on online sexual exploitation (no. 2462),Assemblée nationale,,fr,https://www.assemblee-nationale.fr/dyn/17/dossiers/DLR5L17N53198,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale. Proposition de loi visant à prohiber l'achat de services sexuels virtuels personnalisés et à lutter contre le proxénétisme en ligne - Dossier législatif [Legislative file: bill on online sexual exploitation (no. 2462)].
FR,France,lcp-art25-seance,news,Contenus sexuels en ligne: Onlyfans et Mym finalement épargnés par la loi intégrale,Online sexual content: OnlyFans and MYM spared by the comprehensive law after all,LCP,2026-10-08,fr,https://lcp.fr/actualites/contenus-sexuels-en-ligne-onlyfans-et-mym-finalement-epargnes-par-la-loi-integrale,2026-10-30,LCP. Contenus sexuels en ligne: Onlyfans et Mym finalement épargnés par la loi intégrale [Online sexual content: OnlyFans and MYM spared by the comprehensive law after all]. 2026-10-08.
FR,France,igas-evaluation-2019,government,Évaluation de la loi du 13 avril 2016 visant à renforcer la lutte contre le système prostitutionnel et à accompagner les personnes prostituées,"Evaluation of the Act of 13 April 2016 (IGA, IGAS, IGJ)",Inspection générale des affaires sociales,2020-06-22,fr,https://igas.gouv.fr/sites/igas/files/2024-04/%C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20loi%20du%2013%20avril%202016%20visant%20%C3%A0%20renforcer%20la%20lutte%20contre%20le%20syst%C3%A8me%20prostitutionnel%20et%20%C3%A0%20accompagner%20les%20personnes%20prostitu%C3%A9es.pdf,2026-10-30,"Inspection générale des affaires sociales. Évaluation de la loi du 13 avril 2016 visant à renforcer la lutte contre le système prostitutionnel et à accompagner les personnes prostituées [Evaluation of the Act of 13 April 2016 (IGA, IGAS, IGJ)]. 2020-06-22."
FR,France,onvf-lettre-24,statistics,Lettre de l'Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes n° 24 : Le système prostitutionnel,"National Observatory on Violence against Women, Letter no. 24: the prostitution system",MIPROF / Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes,2025-04,fr,https://arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2025-04/Lettre%2024%20de%20l'Observatoire%20national%20des%20violences%20faites%20aux%20femmes_syst%C3%A8me%20prostitutionnel_VF.pdf,2026-10-30,"MIPROF / Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes. Lettre de l'Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes n° 24 : Le système prostitutionnel [National Observatory on Violence against Women, Letter no. 24: the prostitution system]. 2025-04."
FR,France,onvf-lettre-27,statistics,Lettre de l'Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes n° 27 : Le système prostitutionnel en France,"National Observatory on Violence against Women, Letter no. 27: the prostitution system in France",MIPROF / Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes,2026-04,fr,https://arretonslesviolences.gouv.fr/sites/default/files/2026-04/Lettre%2027_syst%C3%A8me%20prostitutionnel_Observatoire%20national%20des%20violences%20faites%20aux%20femmes_web_V0409.pdf,2026-10-30,"MIPROF / Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes. Lettre de l'Observatoire national des violences faites aux femmes n° 27 : Le système prostitutionnel en France [National Observatory on Violence against Women, Letter no. 27: the prostitution system in France]. 2026-04."
FR,France,bofip-bnc-prostitution,government,"BNC - Champ d'application - Activités et revenus imposables - Professions ou activités dont la classification fiscale des revenus a donné lieu à des solutions législatives, jurisprudentielles ou administratives (BOI-BNC-CHAMP-10-10-20-40-20230628)",Official tax guidance on non-commercial profits: classification of particular activities,Direction générale des Finances publiques (BOFiP-Impôts),2023-06-28,fr,https://bofip.impots.gouv.fr/bofip/2824-PGP.html/identifiant=BOI-BNC-CHAMP-10-10-20-40-20230628,2026-10-30,"Direction générale des Finances publiques (BOFiP-Impôts). BNC - Champ d'application - Activités et revenus imposables - Professions ou activités dont la classification fiscale des revenus a donné lieu à des solutions législatives, jurisprudentielles ou administratives (BOI-BNC-CHAMP-10-10-20-40-20230628) [Official tax guidance on non-commercial profits: classification of particular activities]. 2023-06-28."
FR,France,franceinfo-vivastreet-2018,news,"Le site Vivastreet suspend sa rubrique ""rencontres"" après le lancement d'une enquête pour proxénétisme",Vivastreet suspends its dating section after a procuring investigation is opened,franceinfo,2018-06-19,fr,https://www.franceinfo.fr/societe/prostitution/le-site-vivastreet-suspend-sa-rubrique-rencontres_2809871.html,2026-10-30,"franceinfo. Le site Vivastreet suspend sa rubrique ""rencontres"" après le lancement d'une enquête pour proxénétisme [Vivastreet suspends its dating section after a procuring investigation is opened]. 2018-06-19."
GA,Gabon,ga-cp2020,legislation,Loi n°006/2020 du 30 juin 2020 portant modification de la loi n°042/2018 du 05 juillet 2019 portant Code Pénal de la République Gabonaise,Law No. 006/2020 of 30 June 2020 amending Law No. 042/2018 of 5 July 2019 on the Penal Code of the Gabonese Republic,Journal Officiel de la République Gabonaise,2020-06-30,fr,https://journal-officiel.ga/code-penal,2026-10-30,Journal Officiel de la République Gabonaise. Loi n°006/2020 du 30 juin 2020 portant modification de la loi n°042/2018 du 05 juillet 2019 portant Code Pénal de la République Gabonaise [Law No. 006/2020 of 30 June 2020 amending Law No. 042/2018 of 5 July 2019 on the Penal Code of the Gabonese Republic]. 2020-06-30.
GA,Gabon,ga-loi2021,legislation,Loi N° 005/2021 du 06/09/2021 portant modification de certaines dispositions de la loi n°006/2020 du 30 juin 2020 portant Code Pénal de la République Gabonaise,Law No. 005/2021 of 6 September 2021 amending certain provisions of the Penal Code,Journal Officiel de la République Gabonaise,2021-09-06,fr,https://journal-officiel.ga/17697-005-2021/,2026-10-30,Journal Officiel de la République Gabonaise. Loi N° 005/2021 du 06/09/2021 portant modification de certaines dispositions de la loi n°006/2020 du 30 juin 2020 portant Code Pénal de la République Gabonaise [Law No. 005/2021 of 6 September 2021 amending certain provisions of the Penal Code]. 2021-09-06.
GA,Gabon,ga-union-2025,news,Placement et proxénétisme : des peines de 12 et 3 mois pour les auteurs,Placement and procuring: sentences of 12 and 3 months for the perpetrators,L'Union (Sonapresse),2025-09-04,fr,https://www.union.sonapresse.com/index.php/fr/placement-et-proxenetisme-des-peines-de-12-et-3-mois-pour-les-auteurs,2026-10-30,L'Union (Sonapresse). Placement et proxénétisme : des peines de 12 et 3 mois pour les auteurs [Placement and procuring: sentences of 12 and 3 months for the perpetrators]. 2025-09-04.
GA,Gabon,ga-gabonreview-2026,news,"Code pénal & homosexualité : au Gabon, un député propose jusqu'à 10 millions de francs d'amende","Penal Code and homosexuality: in Gabon, a deputy proposes fines of up to 10 million francs",Gabonreview,2026-10-16,fr,https://www.gabonreview.com/code-penal-homosexualite-au-gabon-un-depute-propose-jusqua-10-millions-de-francs-damende/,2026-10-30,"Gabonreview. Code pénal & homosexualité : au Gabon, un député propose jusqu'à 10 millions de francs d'amende [Penal Code and homosexuality: in Gabon, a deputy proposes fines of up to 10 million francs]. 2026-10-16."
GE,Georgia,ge-aoc,legislation,საქართველოს ადმინისტრაციულ სამართალდარღვევათა კოდექსი (კონსოლიდირებული ვერსია),Code of Administrative Offences of Georgia (latest consolidated version),"სსიპ ""საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე"" (Legislative Herald of Georgia)",,ka,https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/28216,2026-10-30,"სსიპ ""საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე"" (Legislative Herald of Georgia). საქართველოს ადმინისტრაციულ სამართალდარღვევათა კოდექსი (კონსოლიდირებული ვერსია) [Code of Administrative Offences of Georgia (latest consolidated version)]."
GE,Georgia,ge-cc,legislation,საქართველოს სისხლის სამართლის კოდექსი (კონსოლიდირებული ვერსია),Criminal Code of Georgia (latest consolidated version),"სსიპ ""საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე"" (Legislative Herald of Georgia)",,ka,https://matsne.gov.ge/ka/document/view/16426,2026-10-30,"სსიპ ""საქართველოს საკანონმდებლო მაცნე"" (Legislative Herald of Georgia). საქართველოს სისხლის სამართლის კოდექსი (კონსოლიდირებული ვერსია) [Criminal Code of Georgia (latest consolidated version)]."
GE,Georgia,ge-adv,legislation,Law of Georgia on Advertising (consolidated English translation),,Legislative Herald of Georgia (Matsne),,en,https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/31840,2026-10-30,Legislative Herald of Georgia (Matsne). Law of Georgia on Advertising (consolidated English translation).
GE,Georgia,ge-constcourt-1354,case-law,"ს.მ. საქართველოს პარლამენტის წინააღმდეგ, №2/2/1354 გადაწყვეტილება, 2026 წლის 2 აპრილი","S.M. v. Parliament of Georgia, Constitutional Court decision No. 2/2/1354 of 2 April 2026",საქართველოს საკონსტიტუციო სასამართლო (Constitutional Court of Georgia),2026-04-02,ka,https://www.constcourt.ge/ka/judicial-acts?legal=19492,2026-10-30,"საქართველოს საკონსტიტუციო სასამართლო (Constitutional Court of Georgia). ს.მ. საქართველოს პარლამენტის წინააღმდეგ, №2/2/1354 გადაწყვეტილება, 2026 წლის 2 აპრილი [S.M. v. Parliament of Georgia, Constitutional Court decision No. 2/2/1354 of 2 April 2026]. 2026-04-02."
GE,Georgia,ge-gegelia-2022,academic,Georgian Regime of Regulation of Prostitution and its Watchdogs,,"Tamar Gegelia (Caucasus University), journal of the Constitutional Court of Georgia",2022,en,https://constcourt.ge/files/4/5)%20Gegelia%20ENG%202022.pdf,2026-10-30,"Tamar Gegelia (Caucasus University), journal of the Constitutional Court of Georgia. Georgian Regime of Regulation of Prostitution and its Watchdogs. 2022."
DE,Germany,prostg,legislation,Gesetz zur Regelung der Rechtsverhältnisse der Prostituierten (Prostitutionsgesetz – ProstG),Prostitution Act,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,2001-12-20,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/prostg/BJNR398310001.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. Gesetz zur Regelung der Rechtsverhältnisse der Prostituierten (Prostitutionsgesetz – ProstG) [Prostitution Act]. 2001-12-20.
DE,Germany,prostschg,legislation,Gesetz zum Schutz von in der Prostitution tätigen Personen (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz – ProstSchG),Prostitutes Protection Act,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,2016-10-21,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/prostschg/BJNR237210016.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. Gesetz zum Schutz von in der Prostitution tätigen Personen (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz – ProstSchG) [Prostitutes Protection Act]. 2016-10-21.
DE,Germany,prostschg-32,legislation,§ 32 ProstSchG – Kondompflicht; Werbeverbot,Section 32 Prostitutes Protection Act – condom duty; advertising ban,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/prostschg/__32.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 32 ProstSchG – Kondompflicht; Werbeverbot [Section 32 Prostitutes Protection Act – condom duty; advertising ban].
DE,Germany,prostschg-33,legislation,§ 33 ProstSchG – Bußgeldvorschriften,Section 33 Prostitutes Protection Act – administrative fines,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/prostschg/__33.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 33 ProstSchG – Bußgeldvorschriften [Section 33 Prostitutes Protection Act – administrative fines].
DE,Germany,stgb-180a,legislation,§ 180a StGB – Ausbeutung von Prostituierten,Section 180a Criminal Code – exploitation of prostitutes,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__180a.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 180a StGB – Ausbeutung von Prostituierten [Section 180a Criminal Code – exploitation of prostitutes].
DE,Germany,stgb-181a,legislation,§ 181a StGB – Zuhälterei,Section 181a Criminal Code – pimping,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__181a.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 181a StGB – Zuhälterei [Section 181a Criminal Code – pimping].
DE,Germany,stgb-38,legislation,§ 38 StGB – Dauer der Freiheitsstrafe,Section 38 Criminal Code – duration of imprisonment,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__38.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 38 StGB – Dauer der Freiheitsstrafe [Section 38 Criminal Code – duration of imprisonment].
DE,Germany,stgb-182,legislation,§ 182 StGB – Sexueller Missbrauch von Jugendlichen,Section 182 Criminal Code – sexual abuse of juveniles,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__182.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 182 StGB – Sexueller Missbrauch von Jugendlichen [Section 182 Criminal Code – sexual abuse of juveniles].
DE,Germany,stgb-184f,legislation,§ 184f StGB – Ausübung der verbotenen Prostitution,Section 184f Criminal Code – prohibited prostitution,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__184f.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 184f StGB – Ausübung der verbotenen Prostitution [Section 184f Criminal Code – prohibited prostitution].
DE,Germany,stgb-184g,legislation,§ 184g StGB – Jugendgefährdende Prostitution,Section 184g Criminal Code – prostitution endangering young people,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__184g.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 184g StGB – Jugendgefährdende Prostitution [Section 184g Criminal Code – prostitution endangering young people].
DE,Germany,stgb-232,legislation,§ 232 StGB – Menschenhandel,Section 232 Criminal Code – trafficking in human beings,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__232.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 232 StGB – Menschenhandel [Section 232 Criminal Code – trafficking in human beings].
DE,Germany,stgb-232a,legislation,§ 232a StGB – Zwangsprostitution,Section 232a Criminal Code – forced prostitution,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__232a.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 232a StGB – Zwangsprostitution [Section 232a Criminal Code – forced prostitution].
DE,Germany,stgb-233a,legislation,§ 233a StGB – Ausbeutung unter Ausnutzung einer Freiheitsberaubung,Section 233a Criminal Code – exploitation involving deprivation of liberty,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgb/__233a.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 233a StGB – Ausbeutung unter Ausnutzung einer Freiheitsberaubung [Section 233a Criminal Code – exploitation involving deprivation of liberty].
DE,Germany,egstgb-297,legislation,Art. 297 EGStGB – Verbot der Prostitution,Art. 297 Introductory Act to the Criminal Code – prohibition of prostitution,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/stgbeg/art_297.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. Art. 297 EGStGB – Verbot der Prostitution [Art. 297 Introductory Act to the Criminal Code – prohibition of prostitution].
DE,Germany,owig-17,legislation,§ 17 OWiG – Höhe der Geldbuße,Section 17 Administrative Offences Act – amount of fine,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/owig_1968/__17.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 17 OWiG – Höhe der Geldbuße [Section 17 Administrative Offences Act – amount of fine].
DE,Germany,owig-119,legislation,§ 119 OWiG – Grob anstößige und belästigende Handlungen,Section 119 Administrative Offences Act – grossly offensive and harassing acts,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/owig_1968/__119.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 119 OWiG – Grob anstößige und belästigende Handlungen [Section 119 Administrative Offences Act – grossly offensive and harassing acts].
DE,Germany,owig-120,legislation,§ 120 OWiG – Verbotene Ausübung der Prostitution,Section 120 Administrative Offences Act – prohibited prostitution,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/owig_1968/__120.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 120 OWiG – Verbotene Ausübung der Prostitution [Section 120 Administrative Offences Act – prohibited prostitution].
DE,Germany,ddg-12,legislation,§ 12 Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (DDG) – Zuständige Behörden,Section 12 Digital Services Act (German implementing act) – competent authorities,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de,,de,https://www.gesetze-im-internet.de/ddg/__12.html,2026-10-30,Bundesministerium der Justiz / gesetze-im-internet.de. § 12 Digitale-Dienste-Gesetz (DDG) – Zuständige Behörden [Section 12 Digital Services Act (German implementing act) – competent authorities].
DE,Germany,dsa,legislation,Verordnung (EU) 2022/2065 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 19. Oktober 2022 über einen Binnenmarkt für digitale Dienste (Gesetz über digitale Dienste),Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act),Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union / EUR-Lex,2022-10-27,de,https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj,2026-10-30,Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union / EUR-Lex. Verordnung (EU) 2022/2065 des Europäischen Parlaments und des Rates vom 19. Oktober 2022 über einen Binnenmarkt für digitale Dienste (Gesetz über digitale Dienste) [Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 on a Single Market for Digital Services (Digital Services Act)]. 2022-10-27.
DE,Germany,muenchen-sperrbezirk,legislation,Rechtsverordnung der Regierung von Oberbayern über das Verbot der Prostitution zum Schutze des öffentlichen Anstandes und der Jugend in München,Upper Bavaria government ordinance banning prostitution in parts of Munich (restricted-zone ordinance),Landeshauptstadt München – Stadtrecht,2003-12-04,de,https://stadt.muenchen.de/rathaus/stadtrecht/vorschrift/A15/version1/0.html,2026-10-30,Landeshauptstadt München – Stadtrecht. Rechtsverordnung der Regierung von Oberbayern über das Verbot der Prostitution zum Schutze des öffentlichen Anstandes und der Jugend in München [Upper Bavaria government ordinance banning prostitution in parts of Munich (restricted-zone ordinance)]. 2003-12-04.
DE,Germany,bfh-grs-1-12,case-law,"BFH, Beschluss des Großen Senats vom 20.02.2013 – GrS 1/12","Federal Fiscal Court, Grand Senate decision of 20 February 2013 – GrS 1/12",Bundesfinanzhof,2013-02-20,de,https://www.bundesfinanzhof.de/en/entscheidungen/entscheidungen-online/decision-detail/STRE201310105/,2026-10-30,"Bundesfinanzhof. BFH, Beschluss des Großen Senats vom 20.02.2013 – GrS 1/12 [Federal Fiscal Court, Grand Senate decision of 20 February 2013 – GrS 1/12]. 2013-02-20."
DE,Germany,bgh-kontaktanzeigen,news,Bundesgerichtshof: Kontaktanzeigen Prostituierter in Zeitungen wettbewerbsrechtlich zulässig,Federal Court of Justice: sex workers' contact ads in newspapers permissible under competition law (BGH I ZR 241/03),Wettbewerbszentrale,2006-07-14,de,https://www.wettbewerbszentrale.de/bundesgerichtshof-kontaktanzeigen-prostituierter-in-zeitungen-wettbewerbsrechtlich-zulaessig-14-07-2006/,2026-10-30,Wettbewerbszentrale. Bundesgerichtshof: Kontaktanzeigen Prostituierter in Zeitungen wettbewerbsrechtlich zulässig [Federal Court of Justice: sex workers' contact ads in newspapers permissible under competition law (BGH I ZR 241/03)]. 2006-07-14.
DE,Germany,btd-21-6584,parliament,Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung: Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Stärkung der strafrechtlichen Verfolgung des Menschenhandels und der sexuellen Ausbeutung sowie zur Umsetzung der Richtlinie (EU) 2024/1712 (Drucksache 21/6584),Government bill to strengthen criminal prosecution of trafficking and sexual exploitation and transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1712,Deutscher Bundestag,2026-06-22,de,https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/21/065/2106584.pdf,2026-10-30,Deutscher Bundestag. Gesetzentwurf der Bundesregierung: Entwurf eines Gesetzes zur Stärkung der strafrechtlichen Verfolgung des Menschenhandels und der sexuellen Ausbeutung sowie zur Umsetzung der Richtlinie (EU) 2024/1712 (Drucksache 21/6584) [Government bill to strengthen criminal prosecution of trafficking and sexual exploitation and transpose Directive (EU) 2024/1712]. 2026-06-22.
DE,Germany,bt-hearing-2026-09,parliament,Anhörung zur Verfolgung von Menschenhandel und sexueller Ausbeutung,Hearing on the prosecution of trafficking and sexual exploitation,Deutscher Bundestag,2026-09-23,de,https://www.bundestag.de/dokumente/textarchiv/2026/kw39-pa-recht-1200754,2026-10-30,Deutscher Bundestag. Anhörung zur Verfolgung von Menschenhandel und sexueller Ausbeutung [Hearing on the prosecution of trafficking and sexual exploitation]. 2026-09-23.
DE,Germany,btd-20-10384,parliament,Antrag der Fraktion der CDU/CSU: Menschenunwürdige Zustände in der Prostitution beenden – Sexkauf bestrafen (Drucksache 20/10384),CDU/CSU group motion: end inhumane conditions in prostitution – penalise buying sex,Deutscher Bundestag,2024-02-20,de,https://dserver.bundestag.de/btd/20/103/2010384.pdf,2026-10-30,Deutscher Bundestag. Antrag der Fraktion der CDU/CSU: Menschenunwürdige Zustände in der Prostitution beenden – Sexkauf bestrafen (Drucksache 20/10384) [CDU/CSU group motion: end inhumane conditions in prostitution – penalise buying sex]. 2024-02-20.
DE,Germany,wd7-031-20,parliament,Kurzinformation: Rechtsfragen zur Prostitution (WD 7 - 3000 - 031/20),Bundestag Research Services briefing: legal questions on prostitution,Deutscher Bundestag – Wissenschaftliche Dienste,2020-03-10,de,https://www.bundestag.de/resource/blob/691780/WD-7-031-20-pdf.pdf,2026-10-30,Deutscher Bundestag – Wissenschaftliche Dienste. Kurzinformation: Rechtsfragen zur Prostitution (WD 7 - 3000 - 031/20) [Bundestag Research Services briefing: legal questions on prostitution]. 2020-03-10.
DE,Germany,bmbfsfj-evaluation,government,Evaluation des Gesetzes zur Regulierung des Prostitutionsgewerbes sowie zum Schutz von in der Prostitution tätigen Personen (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz – ProstSchG),Evaluation of the Prostitutes Protection Act (KFN final report and government statement),"Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend",2025-06-24,de,https://www.bmbfsfj.bund.de/bmbfsfj/service/publikationen/evaluation-des-gesetzes-zur-regulierung-des-prostitutionsgewerbes-sowie-zum-schutz-von-in-der-prostitution-taetigen-personen-prostituiertenschutzgesetz-prostschg--266228,2026-10-30,"Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend. Evaluation des Gesetzes zur Regulierung des Prostitutionsgewerbes sowie zum Schutz von in der Prostitution tätigen Personen (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz – ProstSchG) [Evaluation of the Prostitutes Protection Act (KFN final report and government statement)]. 2025-06-24."
DE,Germany,kfn-summary,government,Zentrale Ergebnisse der Evaluation des Gesetzes zur Regulierung des Prostitutionsgewerbes sowie zum Schutz von in der Prostitution tätigen Personen (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz – ProstSchG),Key findings of the evaluation of the Prostitutes Protection Act (KFN summary),Kriminologisches Forschungsinstitut Niedersachsen / BMBFSFJ,2025,de,https://www.bmbfsfj.bund.de/resource/blob/276632/b9a6eb00836838acf147ef50439c9f93/zusammenfassung-der-evaluation-zum-prostschg-data.pdf,2026-10-30,Kriminologisches Forschungsinstitut Niedersachsen / BMBFSFJ. Zentrale Ergebnisse der Evaluation des Gesetzes zur Regulierung des Prostitutionsgewerbes sowie zum Schutz von in der Prostitution tätigen Personen (Prostituiertenschutzgesetz – ProstSchG) [Key findings of the evaluation of the Prostitutes Protection Act (KFN summary)]. 2025.
DE,Germany,bmbfsfj-commission,government,Evaluation und Prostituiertenschutz-Kommission,Evaluation and the expert commission on the protection of prostitutes,"Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend",,de,https://www.bmbfsfj.bund.de/bmbfsfj/themen/gleichstellung/frauen-vor-gewalt-schuetzen/prostituiertenschutzgesetz/evaluation-und-prostituiertenschutz-kommission-186940,2026-10-30,"Bundesministerium für Bildung, Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend. Evaluation und Prostituiertenschutz-Kommission [Evaluation and the expert commission on the protection of prostitutes]."
DE,Germany,nrw-rl-prostschg-gewerbe,government,"Richtlinie zum Vollzug des Prostituiertenschutzgesetzes gegenüber dem Prostitutionsgewerbe (RL ProstSchG-Gewerbe), Runderlass vom 25. März 2020",North Rhine-Westphalia circular on enforcing the Prostitutes Protection Act against prostitution businesses,"Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie NRW (copy hosted by Kreis Kleve)",2020-03-25,de,https://www.kreis-kleve.de/system/files/2024-03/richtlinie_zum_vollzug_des_prostschg_25.03.2020.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministerium für Wirtschaft, Innovation, Digitalisierung und Energie NRW (copy hosted by Kreis Kleve). Richtlinie zum Vollzug des Prostituiertenschutzgesetzes gegenüber dem Prostitutionsgewerbe (RL ProstSchG-Gewerbe), Runderlass vom 25. März 2020 [North Rhine-Westphalia circular on enforcing the Prostitutes Protection Act against prostitution businesses]. 2020-03-25."
DE,Germany,nrw-tax-leaflet,government,Besteuerung der Prostitution – Informationen für Prostituierte,Taxation of prostitution – information for sex workers (North Rhine-Westphalia),"Ministerium für Kinder, Jugend, Familie, Gleichstellung, Flucht und Integration NRW",,de,https://www.mkjfgfi.nrw/system/files/media/document/file/info_finanz_prostschg.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministerium für Kinder, Jugend, Familie, Gleichstellung, Flucht und Integration NRW. Besteuerung der Prostitution – Informationen für Prostituierte [Taxation of prostitution – information for sex workers (North Rhine-Westphalia)]."
DE,Germany,destatis-2026,statistics,Rund 32 500 angemeldete Prostituierte zum Jahresende 2025 (Pressemitteilung Nr. 301),"Around 32,500 registered prostitutes at the end of 2025 (press release no. 301)",Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis),2026-08-21,de,https://www.destatis.de/DE/Presse/Pressemitteilungen/2026/08/PD26_301_228.html,2026-10-30,"Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). Rund 32 500 angemeldete Prostituierte zum Jahresende 2025 (Pressemitteilung Nr. 301) [Around 32,500 registered prostitutes at the end of 2025 (press release no. 301)]. 2026-08-21."
DE,Germany,destatis-topic,statistics,Prostituiertenschutz,Prostitute protection statistics,Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis),,de,https://www.destatis.de/DE/Themen/Gesellschaft-Umwelt/Soziales/Prostituiertenschutz/_inhalt.html,2026-10-30,Statistisches Bundesamt (Destatis). Prostituiertenschutz [Prostitute protection statistics].
DE,Germany,bka-2025,statistics,Fallzahlen im Bereich der sexuellen Ausbeutung und der Arbeitsausbeutung erreichen 2025 neuen Höchststand,Case numbers for sexual and labour exploitation reach a new high in 2025 (Bundeslagebild Menschenhandel und Ausbeutung 2025),Bundeskriminalamt,2026-07-30,de,https://www.bka.de/SharedDocs/Kurzmeldungen/DE/Kurzmeldungen/260730_BLB_Menschenhandel2025.html,2026-10-30,Bundeskriminalamt. Fallzahlen im Bereich der sexuellen Ausbeutung und der Arbeitsausbeutung erreichen 2025 neuen Höchststand [Case numbers for sexual and labour exploitation reach a new high in 2025 (Bundeslagebild Menschenhandel und Ausbeutung 2025)]. 2026-07-30.
DE,Germany,zdf-2025-11-06,news,Prostitution: Warken und Klöckner fordern Sexkaufverbot,Prostitution: Warken and Klöckner call for a ban on buying sex,ZDFheute,2025-11-06,de,https://www.zdfheute.de/politik/deutschland/prostitution-warken-kloeckner-verbot-nordisches-modell-100.html,2026-10-30,ZDFheute. Prostitution: Warken und Klöckner fordern Sexkaufverbot [Prostitution: Warken and Klöckner call for a ban on buying sex]. 2025-11-06.
DE,Germany,zdf-2025-11-24,news,Expertenkommission zum Schutz von Prostituierten eingesetzt,Expert commission on the protection of prostitutes set up,ZDFheute,2025-11-24,de,https://www.zdfheute.de/panorama/prostitution-expertenkommission-schutz-gesetz-100.html,2026-10-30,ZDFheute. Expertenkommission zum Schutz von Prostituierten eingesetzt [Expert commission on the protection of prostitutes set up]. 2025-11-24.
GH,Ghana,gh-act29,legislation,"Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29) (as amended up to 2003)",,WIPO Lex (copy of the Ghanaian text),,en,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/gh/gh010en.pdf,2026-10-30,"WIPO Lex (copy of the Ghanaian text). Criminal Code, 1960 (Act 29) (as amended up to 2003)."
GH,Ghana,gh-gbc-2025,news,C/R: Police arrest 42 persons for drug peddling and prostitution,,Ghana Broadcasting Corporation,2025-04-17,en,https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/general/police-arrest-42/2025/,2026-10-30,Ghana Broadcasting Corporation. C/R: Police arrest 42 persons for drug peddling and prostitution. 2025-04-17.
GH,Ghana,gh-unaids-2022,intergovernmental,UNAIDS Solidarity Fund helps female sex workers in Ghana,,UNAIDS,2022-02-04,en,https://www.unaids.org/en/resources/presscentre/featurestories/2022/february/20220204_sex-workers-ghana,2026-10-30,UNAIDS. UNAIDS Solidarity Fund helps female sex workers in Ghana. 2022-02-04.
GR,Greece,gr-law-2734-1999,legislation,Νόμος 2734/1999 – Εκδιδόμενα με αμοιβή πρόσωπα και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 161/05.08.1999),Law 2734/1999 – Persons who provide sexual services for payment and other provisions,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text),1999-08-05,el,https://www.lawspot.gr/nomikes-plirofories/nomothesia/nomos-2734-1999,2026-10-30,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text). Νόμος 2734/1999 – Εκδιδόμενα με αμοιβή πρόσωπα και άλλες διατάξεις (ΦΕΚ Α' 161/05.08.1999) [Law 2734/1999 – Persons who provide sexual services for payment and other provisions]. 1999-08-05.
GR,Greece,gr-law-2734-1999-art3,legislation,Άρθρο 3 – Νόμος 2734/1999 – Εγκατάσταση προσώπων εκδιδομένων με αμοιβή,Article 3 of Law 2734/1999 – Premises of persons providing sexual services for payment,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text),1999-08-05,el,https://www.lawspot.gr/nomikes-plirofories/nomothesia/n-2734-1999/arthro-3-nomos-2734-1999-egkatastasi-prosopon-ekdidomenon,2026-10-30,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text). Άρθρο 3 – Νόμος 2734/1999 – Εγκατάσταση προσώπων εκδιδομένων με αμοιβή [Article 3 of Law 2734/1999 – Premises of persons providing sexual services for payment]. 1999-08-05.
GR,Greece,gr-pc-349,legislation,Άρθρο 349 – Ποινικός Κώδικας (Νόμος 4619/2019) – Μαστροπεία,Article 349 of the Penal Code (Law 4619/2019) – Procuring,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text),,el,https://www.lawspot.gr/node/264817,2026-10-30,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text). Άρθρο 349 – Ποινικός Κώδικας (Νόμος 4619/2019) – Μαστροπεία [Article 349 of the Penal Code (Law 4619/2019) – Procuring].
GR,Greece,gr-pc-323a,legislation,Άρθρο 323Α – Ποινικός Κώδικας (Νόμος 4619/2019) – Εμπορία ανθρώπων,Article 323A of the Penal Code (Law 4619/2019) – Trafficking in human beings,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text),,el,https://www.lawspot.gr/nomothesia/n-4619-2019/arthro-323a-poinikos-kodikas-nomos-4619-2019-emporia/,2026-10-30,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text). Άρθρο 323Α – Ποινικός Κώδικας (Νόμος 4619/2019) – Εμπορία ανθρώπων [Article 323A of the Penal Code (Law 4619/2019) – Trafficking in human beings].
GR,Greece,gr-pc-4619,legislation,"Νόμος 4619/2019 – Κύρωση του Ποινικού Κώδικα (ΦΕΚ Α' 95/11.06.2019), κωδικοποιημένος",Law 4619/2019 – Ratification of the Penal Code (consolidated),Taxheaven.gr (consolidated reproduction),2019-06-11,el,https://www.taxheaven.gr/law/4619/2019,2026-10-30,"Taxheaven.gr (consolidated reproduction). Νόμος 4619/2019 – Κύρωση του Ποινικού Κώδικα (ΦΕΚ Α' 95/11.06.2019), κωδικοποιημένος [Law 4619/2019 – Ratification of the Penal Code (consolidated)]. 2019-06-11."
GR,Greece,gr-pc-349-old,legislation,Άρθρο 349 – Ποινικός Κώδικας (Π.Δ. 283/1985) – Μαστροπεία,Article 349 of the former Penal Code (P.D. 283/1985) – Procuring,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text),,el,https://www.lawspot.gr/nomikes-plirofories/nomothesia/poinikos-kodikas/arthro-349-poinikos-kodikas-mastropeia,2026-10-30,Lawspot.gr (reproduction of the Government Gazette text). Άρθρο 349 – Ποινικός Κώδικας (Π.Δ. 283/1985) – Μαστροπεία [Article 349 of the former Penal Code (P.D. 283/1985) – Procuring].
GR,Greece,gr-esdif-2021-2025,government,Εθνικό Σχέδιο Δράσης για την Ισότητα των Φύλων 2021-2025,National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2021–2025,"General Secretariat for Demography, Family Policy and Gender Equality",2021-11,el,https://isotita.gr/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/%CE%95%CE%A3%CE%94%CE%99%CE%A6-2021-2025.pdf,2026-10-30,"General Secretariat for Demography, Family Policy and Gender Equality. Εθνικό Σχέδιο Δράσης για την Ισότητα των Φύλων 2021-2025 [National Action Plan for Gender Equality 2021–2025]. 2021-11."
GR,Greece,ep-2021-study,parliament,The differing EU Member States' regulations on prostitution and their cross-border implications on women's rights,,"European Parliament, Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs",2021-09,en,https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2021/695394/IPOL_STU(2021)695394_EN.pdf,2026-10-30,"European Parliament, Policy Department for Citizens' Rights and Constitutional Affairs. The differing EU Member States' regulations on prostitution and their cross-border implications on women's rights. 2021-09."
GD,Grenada,gd-cc,legislation,"Criminal Code, Chapter 72A, Laws of Grenada (as amended to Act No. 15 of 2007)",,"Government of Grenada, laws.gov.gd",,en,https://laws.gov.gd/index.php/chapters/c-39a-75d/1107-cap72a-criminal-code/download,2026-10-30,"Government of Grenada, laws.gov.gd. Criminal Code, Chapter 72A, Laws of Grenada (as amended to Act No. 15 of 2007)."
GD,Grenada,gd-cca2012,legislation,"Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, 2012 (Act No. 29 of 2012)",,"Government of Grenada, laws.gov.gd",2012,en,https://laws.gov.gd/index.php/acts/704-act-no-29-of-2012-criminal-code-amendment-act/download,2026-10-30,"Government of Grenada, laws.gov.gd. Criminal Code (Amendment) Act, 2012 (Act No. 29 of 2012). 2012."
GT,Guatemala,gt-dto-9-2009,legislation,"Decreto 9-2009, Ley contra la Violencia Sexual, Explotación y Trata de Personas (Artículos 35–49)","Decree 9-2009, Law against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons (Articles 35–49)",UNODC SHERLOC (texto del Congreso de la República de Guatemala),2009,es,https://sherloc.unodc.org/cld/es/legislation/gtm/decreto_9_-_2009_ley_contra_la_violencia_sexual_exploitacion_y_trata_de_personas/titulo_iii/articulo_35_-_49/articulo_35_-_49.html,2026-10-30,"UNODC SHERLOC (texto del Congreso de la República de Guatemala). Decreto 9-2009, Ley contra la Violencia Sexual, Explotación y Trata de Personas (Artículos 35–49) [Decree 9-2009, Law against Sexual Violence, Exploitation and Trafficking in Persons (Articles 35–49)]. 2009."
GT,Guatemala,gt-redtrasex-2020,ngo,Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Guatemala,Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Guatemala,RedTraSex / Organización Mujeres en Superación (OMES),2020-11,es,https://redtrasex.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mapeo_de_leyes_guatemala_rts2020.pdf,2026-10-30,RedTraSex / Organización Mujeres en Superación (OMES). Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Guatemala [Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Guatemala]. 2020-11.
GN,Guinea,gn-cp,legislation,Loi L/2016/059/AN du 26 octobre 2016 portant Code pénal,Law L/2016/059/AN of 26 October 2016 on the Penal Code,Droit guinéen (full-text transcription),2016-10-26,fr,https://droitguineen.com/lois/code-l-2016-059-an-code-penal,2026-10-30,Droit guinéen (full-text transcription). Loi L/2016/059/AN du 26 octobre 2016 portant Code pénal [Law L/2016/059/AN of 26 October 2016 on the Penal Code]. 2016-10-26.
GN,Guinea,gn-guinee7-2025,news,"Prostitution, proxénétisme, tenue vestimentaire : ce que disent les lois guinéennes","Prostitution, procuring, dress: what Guinean law says",Guinee7.com,2025-05-05,fr,https://www.guinee7.com/2025/05/05/prostitution-proxenetisme-tenue-vestimentaire-ce-que-disent-les-lois-guineennes/,2026-10-30,"Guinee7.com. Prostitution, proxénétisme, tenue vestimentaire : ce que disent les lois guinéennes [Prostitution, procuring, dress: what Guinean law says]. 2025-05-05."
GW,Guinea-Bissau,gw-cp,legislation,"Código Penal (Decreto-Lei n.º 4/93, de 13 de Outubro)",Penal Code (Decree-Law No. 4/93 of 13 October 1993),Equipo Nizkor (transcription of the Boletim Oficial text),1993-10-13,pt,https://www.derechos.org/intlaw/doc/gnb1.html,2026-10-30,"Equipo Nizkor (transcription of the Boletim Oficial text). Código Penal (Decreto-Lei n.º 4/93, de 13 de Outubro) [Penal Code (Decree-Law No. 4/93 of 13 October 1993)]. 1993-10-13."
GW,Guinea-Bissau,gw-wb-2019,intergovernmental,Formação em violência baseada no género: Legislação anexa — Guiné-Bissau,Training on gender-based violence: annexed legislation — Guinea-Bissau,World Bank,2019-10,pt,https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/215511630345368083/pdf/Annex.pdf,2026-10-30,World Bank. Formação em violência baseada no género: Legislação anexa — Guiné-Bissau [Training on gender-based violence: annexed legislation — Guinea-Bissau]. 2019-10.
GY,Guyana,gy-sjoa,legislation,"Laws of Guyana, Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:02",,"Laws of Guyana (copy published by the Organization of American States, MESICIC)",,en,https://www.oas.org/juridico/pdfs/mesicic4_guy_summ.pdf,2026-10-30,"Laws of Guyana (copy published by the Organization of American States, MESICIC). Laws of Guyana, Summary Jurisdiction (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:02."
GY,Guyana,gy-cloa,legislation,"Laws of Guyana, Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01 (L.R.O. 1/2012)",,"Laws of Guyana (copy published by FAOLEX, Food and Agriculture Organization)",,en,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/guy204765.pdf,2026-10-30,"Laws of Guyana (copy published by FAOLEX, Food and Agriculture Organization). Laws of Guyana, Criminal Law (Offences) Act, Chapter 8:01 (L.R.O. 1/2012)."
GY,Guyana,gy-soa,legislation,"Laws of Guyana, Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03 (Act 7 of 2010)",,"Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Guyana",,en,https://dpp.gy/sites/default/files/Sexual%20Offences%20Act.pdf.pdf,2026-10-30,"Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, Guyana. Laws of Guyana, Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 8:03 (Act 7 of 2010)."
HT,Haiti,ht-cp-1835,legislation,Code pénal de Haïti,Penal Code of Haiti,WIPO Lex (Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle),,fr,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/7928,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex (Organisation Mondiale de la Propriété Intellectuelle). Code pénal de Haïti [Penal Code of Haiti].
HT,Haiti,ht-traite-2014,legislation,"Loi No CL/2014-0010 sur la lutte contre la traite des personnes (Le Moniteur No. 103, 2 juin 2014)","Law No. CL/2014-0010 on combating trafficking in persons (Official Journal No. 103, 2 June 2014)","Le Moniteur, Journal officiel de la République d'Haïti (copie CEPAL)",2014-06-02,fr,https://oig.cepal.org/sites/default/files/2014_loisurlaluttecontrelatraite_hti.pdf,2026-10-30,"Le Moniteur, Journal officiel de la République d'Haïti (copie CEPAL). Loi No CL/2014-0010 sur la lutte contre la traite des personnes (Le Moniteur No. 103, 2 juin 2014) [Law No. CL/2014-0010 on combating trafficking in persons (Official Journal No. 103, 2 June 2014)]. 2014-06-02."
HT,Haiti,ht-odelpa-2022,ngo,Que dit la législation haïtienne sur la profession du sexe ?,What does Haitian legislation say about sex work?,ODELPA,2022-09-11,fr,https://www.odelpa.org/post/que-dit-la-l%C3%A9gislation-ha%C3%AFtienne-sur-la-profession-du-sexe,2026-10-30,ODELPA. Que dit la législation haïtienne sur la profession du sexe ? [What does Haitian legislation say about sex work?]. 2022-09-11.
HT,Haiti,ht-nouvelliste-2020,news,"Nouveau Code pénal : la prostitution n'est pas punie, le proxénétisme, oui","New Penal Code: prostitution is not punished, procuring is",Le Nouvelliste,2020-08-10,fr,https://lenouvelliste.com/article/219558/nouveau-code-penal-la-prostitution-nest-pas-punie-le-proxenetisme-oui,2026-10-30,"Le Nouvelliste. Nouveau Code pénal : la prostitution n'est pas punie, le proxénétisme, oui [New Penal Code: prostitution is not punished, procuring is]. 2020-08-10."
HT,Haiti,ht-nouvelliste-2025,news,Le nouveau Code pénal haïtien est-il dans l'impasse ?,Is the new Haitian Penal Code at an impasse?,Le Nouvelliste,2025-07-09,fr,https://lenouvelliste.com/article/257937/le-nouveau-code-penal-haitien-est-il-dans-limpasse,2026-10-30,Le Nouvelliste. Le nouveau Code pénal haïtien est-il dans l'impasse ? [Is the new Haitian Penal Code at an impasse?]. 2025-07-09.
HT,Haiti,ht-rtm-2025,news,Haïti sous le joug du nouveau Code pénal : le silence coupable du CPT,Haiti under the new Penal Code: the CPT's culpable silence,Radio Télé Monopole,2025-06-24,fr,https://radiotelemonopole.com/2025/06/24/haiti-sous-le-joug-du-nouveau-code-penal-le-silence-coupable-du-cpt/,2026-10-30,Radio Télé Monopole. Haïti sous le joug du nouveau Code pénal : le silence coupable du CPT [Haiti under the new Penal Code: the CPT's culpable silence]. 2025-06-24.
HN,Honduras,hn-cp-2019,legislation,"Código Penal, Decreto No. 130-2017 (La Gaceta No. 34,940, 10 de mayo de 2019)","Penal Code, Decree No. 130-2017 (Official Gazette No. 34,940, 10 May 2019)",Tribunal Superior de Cuentas de Honduras,2019-05-10,es,https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/Decreto_130-2017.pdf,2026-10-30,"Tribunal Superior de Cuentas de Honduras. Código Penal, Decreto No. 130-2017 (La Gaceta No. 34,940, 10 de mayo de 2019) [Penal Code, Decree No. 130-2017 (Official Gazette No. 34,940, 10 May 2019)]. 2019-05-10."
HN,Honduras,hn-lpcs,legislation,"Ley de Policía y de Convivencia Social, Decreto No. 226-2001 (actualizada)","Police and Social Coexistence Law, Decree No. 226-2001 (updated)",Tribunal Superior de Cuentas de Honduras,,es,https://www.tsc.gob.hn/web/leyes/Ley%20de%20Policia%20y%20de%20Convivencia%20Social%20(actualizada-07).pdf,2026-10-30,"Tribunal Superior de Cuentas de Honduras. Ley de Policía y de Convivencia Social, Decreto No. 226-2001 (actualizada) [Police and Social Coexistence Law, Decree No. 226-2001 (updated)]."
HK,Hong Kong,hk-cap200,legislation,Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200),,"Hong Kong e-Legislation, Department of Justice",,en,https://www.elegislation.gov.hk/hk/cap200,2026-10-30,"Hong Kong e-Legislation, Department of Justice. Crimes Ordinance (Cap. 200)."
HK,Hong Kong,hk-lcq5-2015,government,LCQ5: Combating illegal prostitution,,"Hong Kong SAR Government, Information Services Department",2015-10-28,en,https://www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/201510/28/P201510280666.htm,2026-10-30,"Hong Kong SAR Government, Information Services Department. LCQ5: Combating illegal prostitution. 2015-10-28."
HK,Hong Kong,hk-sb-consultation-2026,government,Consultation Paper on Improving the Laws on Sexual Offences in Hong Kong,,"Security Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government",2026-07-07,en,https://www.sb.gov.hk/eng/pub/consultation/loso.html,2026-10-30,"Security Bureau, Hong Kong SAR Government. Consultation Paper on Improving the Laws on Sexual Offences in Hong Kong. 2026-07-07."
HU,Hungary,hu-1999-lxxv,legislation,"1999. évi LXXV. törvény a szervezett bűnözés, valamint az azzal összefüggő egyes jelenségek elleni fellépés szabályairól és az ehhez kapcsolódó törvénymódosításokról","Act LXXV of 1999 on the rules of action against organised crime and certain related phenomena (consolidated, in force from 27 September 2026)",Jogtár (Wolters Kluwer Hungary),1999,hu,https://net.jogtar.hu/jogszabaly?docid=99900075.tv,2026-10-30,"Jogtár (Wolters Kluwer Hungary). 1999. évi LXXV. törvény a szervezett bűnözés, valamint az azzal összefüggő egyes jelenségek elleni fellépés szabályairól és az ehhez kapcsolódó törvénymódosításokról [Act LXXV of 1999 on the rules of action against organised crime and certain related phenomena (consolidated, in force from 27 September 2026)]. 1999."
HU,Hungary,hu-btk,legislation,2012. évi C. törvény a Büntető Törvénykönyvről,"Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (consolidated, version in force from 1 October 2026)",Jogtár (Wolters Kluwer Hungary),2012,hu,https://net.jogtar.hu/jogszabaly?docid=a1200100.tv,2026-10-30,"Jogtár (Wolters Kluwer Hungary). 2012. évi C. törvény a Büntető Törvénykönyvről [Act C of 2012 on the Criminal Code (consolidated, version in force from 1 October 2026)]. 2012."
HU,Hungary,hu-szabs,legislation,"2012. évi II. törvény a szabálysértésekről, a szabálysértési eljárásról és a szabálysértési nyilvántartási rendszerről","Act II of 2012 on petty offences, petty offence procedure and the petty offence register (consolidated)",Jogtár (Wolters Kluwer Hungary),2012,hu,https://net.jogtar.hu/jogszabaly?docid=a1200002.tv,2026-10-30,"Jogtár (Wolters Kluwer Hungary). 2012. évi II. törvény a szabálysértésekről, a szabálysértési eljárásról és a szabálysértési nyilvántartási rendszerről [Act II of 2012 on petty offences, petty offence procedure and the petty offence register (consolidated)]. 2012."
IS,Iceland,is-hgl-en,legislation,The General Penal Code 1940 No. 19 (12 February) [official English translation],,"Government of Iceland, Ministry of Justice",,en,"https://www.government.is/library/01-Ministries/Ministry-of-Justice/Generlal%20Penal%20Code,%20No.19%201940.pdf",2026-10-30,"Government of Iceland, Ministry of Justice. The General Penal Code 1940 No. 19 (12 February) [official English translation]."
IS,Iceland,is-samrad-2026,government,Drög að frumvarpi til breytinga á vændiskaupaákvæði almennra hegningarlaga (mál nr. S-177/2026),Draft bill amending the purchase-of-prostitution provision of the General Penal Code,Dómsmálaráðuneytið (Samráðsgátt),2026-09-18,is,https://island.is/samradsgatt/mal/4324,2026-10-30,Dómsmálaráðuneytið (Samráðsgátt). Drög að frumvarpi til breytinga á vændiskaupaákvæði almennra hegningarlaga (mál nr. S-177/2026) [Draft bill amending the purchase-of-prostitution provision of the General Penal Code]. 2026-09-18.
IS,Iceland,is-gov-2026-07,government,Áform um breytingar á vændisákvæði sett í samráðsgátt,Plans to amend the prostitution provision put out to consultation,Stjórnarráð Íslands,2026-07-07,is,https://www.stjornarradid.is/efst-a-baugi/frettir/stok-frett/2026/07/07/Aform-um-breytingar-a-vaendisakvaedi-sett-i-samradsgatt,2026-10-30,Stjórnarráð Íslands. Áform um breytingar á vændisákvæði sett í samráðsgátt [Plans to amend the prostitution provision put out to consultation]. 2026-07-07.
IS,Iceland,is-visir-2026-07,news,Vill afnema sektir við vændiskaupum,Wants to abolish fines for buying sex,Vísir,2026-07-07,is,https://www.visir.is/g/20262906652d/vill-af-nema-sektir-vid-vaendiskaup,2026-10-30,Vísir. Vill afnema sektir við vændiskaupum [Wants to abolish fines for buying sex]. 2026-07-07.
IS,Iceland,is-visir-2026-09,news,Vill þyngja hámarksrefsingu fyrir að kaupa vændi af barni,Wants to raise the maximum penalty for buying sex from a child,Vísir,2026-09-20,is,https://www.visir.is/g/20262937238d/vill-thyngja-hamarksrefsingu-fyrir-ad-kaupa-vaendi-af-barni,2026-10-30,Vísir. Vill þyngja hámarksrefsingu fyrir að kaupa vændi af barni [Wants to raise the maximum penalty for buying sex from a child]. 2026-09-20.
IN,India,in-itpa,legislation,"The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (Act No. 104 of 1956)",,"Punjab Police, Barnala (legal corner copy of the Act)",,en,https://barnala.punjabpolice.gov.in/uploads/pdf-legal-corner/023-The-Immoral-Traffic-Prevention-Act-1956.pdf,2026-10-30,"Punjab Police, Barnala (legal corner copy of the Act). The Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Act, 1956 (Act No. 104 of 1956)."
IN,India,in-sc-2022,case-law,"Budhadev Karmaskar v. The State of West Bengal & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. 135/2010, Record of Proceedings, 19-05-2022",,Supreme Court of India,2022-05-19,en,https://api.sci.gov.in/supremecourt/2007/37388/37388_2007_5_20_35996_Order_19-May-2022.pdf,2026-10-30,"Supreme Court of India. Budhadev Karmaskar v. The State of West Bengal & Ors., Criminal Appeal No. 135/2010, Record of Proceedings, 19-05-2022. 2022-05-19."
IN,India,in-prajwala-2026,case-law,"Rehabilitation as a Facet of Article 21: Prajwala v Union of India (2026 INSC 609), SCO.LR report",,Supreme Court Observer,2026-05-29,en,https://www.scobserver.in/supreme-court-observer-law-reports-scolr/rehabilitation-as-a-facet-of-article-21-prajawala-v-union-of-india/,2026-10-30,"Supreme Court Observer. Rehabilitation as a Facet of Article 21: Prajwala v Union of India (2026 INSC 609), SCO.LR report. 2026-05-29."
IN,India,in-pucl-2026,ngo,Supreme Court Upholds Rule of Consent and Human Rights: Detention and Rehabilitation Cannot Be Imposed on Sex Workers and Victims of Sex Trafficking Against Their Will,,People's Union for Civil Liberties,2026-07-01,en,https://pucl.org/manage-writings/supreme-court-upholds-rule-of-consent-and-human-rights-detention-and-rehabilitation-cannot-be-imposed-on-sex-workers-and-victims-of-sex-trafficking-against-their-will/,2026-10-30,People's Union for Civil Liberties. Supreme Court Upholds Rule of Consent and Human Rights: Detention and Rehabilitation Cannot Be Imposed on Sex Workers and Victims of Sex Trafficking Against Their Will. 2026-07-01.
ID,Indonesia,id-kuhp2023,legislation,"Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 1 Tahun 2023 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana, Buku Kedua","Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, Book Two (transcription)",Wikisource bahasa Indonesia (transcription of Lembaran Negara 2023 No. 1),2023-01-02,id,https://id.wikisource.org/wiki/Undang-Undang_Republik_Indonesia_Nomor_1_Tahun_2023/Buku_Kedua,2026-10-30,"Wikisource bahasa Indonesia (transcription of Lembaran Negara 2023 No. 1). Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 1 Tahun 2023 tentang Kitab Undang-Undang Hukum Pidana, Buku Kedua [Law No. 1 of 2023 on the Criminal Code, Book Two (transcription)]. 2023-01-02."
ID,Indonesia,id-uu44-2008,legislation,Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 44 Tahun 2008 tentang Pornografi,Law No. 44 of 2008 on Pornography (transcription),Wikisource bahasa Indonesia,2008-11-26,id,https://id.wikisource.org/wiki/Undang-Undang_Republik_Indonesia_Nomor_44_Tahun_2008,2026-10-30,Wikisource bahasa Indonesia. Undang-Undang Republik Indonesia Nomor 44 Tahun 2008 tentang Pornografi [Law No. 44 of 2008 on Pornography (transcription)]. 2008-11-26.
ID,Indonesia,id-qanun-aceh,legislation,Qanun Aceh Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Hukum Jinayat,Aceh Qanun No. 6 of 2014 on Jinayat Law,Dinas Syariat Islam Aceh (Government of Aceh),2014-10-23,id,https://dsi.acehprov.go.id/media/2023.07/qanun_aceh_nomor_6_tahun_2014_tentang_hukum_jinayat1.pdf,2026-10-30,Dinas Syariat Islam Aceh (Government of Aceh). Qanun Aceh Nomor 6 Tahun 2014 tentang Hukum Jinayat [Aceh Qanun No. 6 of 2014 on Jinayat Law]. 2014-10-23.
ID,Indonesia,id-perda-jkt,legislation,Peraturan Daerah Provinsi DKI Jakarta Nomor 8 Tahun 2007 tentang Ketertiban Umum,Jakarta Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2007 on Public Order,Pasal.id (text sourced from peraturan.go.id),2007,id,https://pasal.id/peraturan/perda/perda-provinsi-dki-jakarta-no-8-tahun-2007,2026-10-30,Pasal.id (text sourced from peraturan.go.id). Peraturan Daerah Provinsi DKI Jakarta Nomor 8 Tahun 2007 tentang Ketertiban Umum [Jakarta Regional Regulation No. 8 of 2007 on Public Order]. 2007.
ID,Indonesia,id-antara2026,news,Menkum sebut yang bisa adukan kumpul kebo hanya pasangan sah dan ortu,Law Minister says only spouses and parents can report cohabitation,ANTARA,2026-01-05,id,https://jogja.antaranews.com/berita/793123/menkum-sebut-yang-bisa-adukan-kumpul-kebo-hanya-pasangan-sah-dan-ortu,2026-10-30,ANTARA. Menkum sebut yang bisa adukan kumpul kebo hanya pasangan sah dan ortu [Law Minister says only spouses and parents can report cohabitation]. 2026-01-05.
IR,Iran,ir-ipc,legislation,English Translation of Books I & II of the New Islamic Penal Code,,Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (unofficial translation),2014,en,https://iranhrdc.org/english-translation-of-books-i-ii-of-the-new-islamic-penal-code/,2026-10-30,Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (unofficial translation). English Translation of Books I & II of the New Islamic Penal Code. 2014.
IR,Iran,ir-ipc-5,legislation,Islamic Penal Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran – Book Five,,Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (unofficial translation),,en,https://iranhrdc.org/islamic-penal-code-of-the-islamic-republic-of-iran-book-five/,2026-10-30,Iran Human Rights Documentation Center (unofficial translation). Islamic Penal Code of the Islamic Republic of Iran – Book Five.
IQ,Iraq,iq-1988,legislation,قانون مكافحة البغاء رقم 8 لسنة 1988,Anti-Prostitution Law No. 8 of 1988 (reproduction of the gazette text),"Dorar Al-Iraq, Iraqi laws and legislation database",1988,ar,http://wiki.dorar-aliraq.net/iraqilaws/law/7416.html,2026-10-30,"Dorar Al-Iraq, Iraqi laws and legislation database. قانون مكافحة البغاء رقم 8 لسنة 1988 [Anti-Prostitution Law No. 8 of 1988 (reproduction of the gazette text)]. 1988."
IQ,Iraq,iq-2024-text,news,"حظر ""الشذوذ وتبادل الزوجات"".. نص تعديل قانون ""مكافحة البغاء"" في العراق",Text of the amendment to the Anti-Prostitution Law in Iraq,Ultra Iraq (Ultra Sawt),2024,ar,https://ultrairaq.ultrasawt.com/%D8%AD%D8%B8%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%B0%D9%88%D8%B0-%D9%88%D8%AA%D8%A8%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%84-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B2%D9%88%D8%AC%D8%A7%D8%AA-%D9%86%D8%B5-%D8%AA%D8%B9%D8%AF%D9%8A%D9%84-%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86-%D9%85%D9%83%D8%A7%D9%81%D8%AD%D8%A9-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%A1%C2%A0%C2%A0/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%B1%D8%A7-%D8%B9%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%82/%D9%85%D8%AC%D8%AA%D9%85%D8%B9,2026-10-30,"Ultra Iraq (Ultra Sawt). حظر ""الشذوذ وتبادل الزوجات"".. نص تعديل قانون ""مكافحة البغاء"" في العراق [Text of the amendment to the Anti-Prostitution Law in Iraq]. 2024."
IQ,Iraq,iq-moj-gazette,government,صدر العدد (4781) من جريدة الوقائع العراقية بتاريخ 2024/7/1,Issue 4781 of the Iraqi Gazette published on 1 July 2024,Ministry of Justice of Iraq,2024-07-01,ar,https://moj.gov.iq/view.8258/,2026-10-30,Ministry of Justice of Iraq. صدر العدد (4781) من جريدة الوقائع العراقية بتاريخ 2024/7/1 [Issue 4781 of the Iraqi Gazette published on 1 July 2024]. 2024-07-01.
IQ,Iraq,iq-rudaw-ratify,news,Iraqi president ratifies controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law,,Rudaw,2024-06-27,en,https://www.rudaw.net/english/middleeast/iraq/270620242,2026-10-30,Rudaw. Iraqi president ratifies controversial anti-LGBTQ+ law. 2024-06-27.
IQ,Iraq,iq-rudaw-krg,news,Iraq's anti-LGBT+ law not applicable to Kurdistan Region: Advisor,,Rudaw,2024-05-07,en,https://www.rudaw.net/english/kurdistan/07052024,2026-10-30,Rudaw. Iraq's anti-LGBT+ law not applicable to Kurdistan Region: Advisor. 2024-05-07.
IE,Ireland,ie-csoa-1993,legislation,"Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 (revised, updated to 22 December 2022)",,Law Reform Commission (Revised Acts),,en,https://revisedacts.lawreform.ie/eli/1993/act/20/revised/en/html,2026-10-30,"Law Reform Commission (Revised Acts). Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 1993 (revised, updated to 22 December 2022)."
IE,Ireland,ie-csoa-2017,legislation,Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017,,Office of the Attorney General (electronic Irish Statute Book),,en,https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/2017/act/2/enacted/en/print,2026-10-30,Office of the Attorney General (electronic Irish Statute Book). Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017.
IE,Ireland,ie-cjpoa-1994,legislation,"Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 (revised, updated to 31 December 2024)",,Law Reform Commission (Revised Acts),,en,https://revisedacts.lawreform.ie/eli/1994/act/2/revised/en/html,2026-10-30,"Law Reform Commission (Revised Acts). Criminal Justice (Public Order) Act 1994 (revised, updated to 31 December 2024)."
IE,Ireland,ie-doj-review-2025,government,Review of legislation that criminalised the purchase of sex completed,,"Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration",2025-03-25,en,https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice-home-affairs-and-migration/press-releases/review-of-legislation-that-criminalised-the-purchase-of-sex-completed/,2026-10-30,"Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. Review of legislation that criminalised the purchase of sex completed. 2025-03-25."
IE,Ireland,ie-lawsoc-2025,news,Only 15 convictions for paying for sex – review,,Law Society Gazette,2025-03-26,en,https://www.lawsociety.ie/gazette/top-stories/2025/march/only-15-convictions-for-paying-for-sex--review,2026-10-30,Law Society Gazette. Only 15 convictions for paying for sex – review. 2025-03-26.
IE,Ireland,ie-irishlegal-2025,news,Sex purchase ban difficult to enforce and measure,,Irish Legal News,2025-03-25,en,https://www.irishlegal.com/articles/sex-purchase-ban-difficult-to-enforce-and-measure,2026-10-30,Irish Legal News. Sex purchase ban difficult to enforce and measure. 2025-03-25.
IE,Ireland,ie-irishtimes-2026,news,Escort website 'makes a mockery' of Ireland's law criminalising purchase of sex,,The Irish Times,2026-04-22,en,https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2026/04/22/escort-website-makes-a-mockery-of-irelands-law-criminalising-purchase-of-sex/,2026-10-30,The Irish Times. Escort website 'makes a mockery' of Ireland's law criminalising purchase of sex. 2026-04-22.
IL,Israel,il-consumption,legislation,"חוק איסור צריכת זנות (הוראת שעה ותיקון חקיקה), התשע״ט–2019","Prohibition of Consumption of Prostitution Law (Temporary Provision and Legislative Amendment), 5779-2019 (Sefer HaChukim 5779 p. 235, as amended 5785)",Hebrew Wikisource (transcription of the official text),2019-01-10,he,https://he.wikisource.org/wiki/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%A7_%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A1%D7%95%D7%A8_%D7%A6%D7%A8%D7%99%D7%9B%D7%AA_%D7%96%D7%A0%D7%95%D7%AA_%28%D7%94%D7%95%D7%A8%D7%90%D7%AA_%D7%A9%D7%A2%D7%94_%D7%95%D7%AA%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%95%D7%9F_%D7%97%D7%A7%D7%99%D7%A7%D7%94%29,2026-10-30,"Hebrew Wikisource (transcription of the official text). חוק איסור צריכת זנות (הוראת שעה ותיקון חקיקה), התשע״ט–2019 [Prohibition of Consumption of Prostitution Law (Temporary Provision and Legislative Amendment), 5779-2019 (Sefer HaChukim 5779 p. 235, as amended 5785)]. 2019-01-10."
IL,Israel,il-penal,legislation,"חוק העונשין, התשל״ז–1977","Penal Law, 5737-1977",Hebrew Wikisource (transcription of the official text),,he,https://he.wikisource.org/wiki/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%A7_%D7%94%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%A0%D7%A9%D7%99%D7%9F,2026-10-30,"Hebrew Wikisource (transcription of the official text). חוק העונשין, התשל״ז–1977 [Penal Law, 5737-1977]."
IL,Israel,il-websites,legislation,"חוק סמכויות לשם מניעת ביצוע עבירות באמצעות אתר אינטרנט, התשע״ז–2017","Powers for the Prevention of Offences through an Internet Site Law, 5777-2017",Hebrew Wikisource (transcription of the official text),,he,https://he.wikisource.org/wiki/%D7%97%D7%95%D7%A7_%D7%A1%D7%9E%D7%9B%D7%95%D7%99%D7%95%D7%AA_%D7%9C%D7%A9%D7%9D_%D7%9E%D7%A0%D7%99%D7%A2%D7%AA_%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A6%D7%95%D7%A2_%D7%A2%D7%91%D7%99%D7%A8%D7%95%D7%AA_%D7%91%D7%90%D7%9E%D7%A6%D7%A2%D7%95%D7%AA_%D7%90%D7%AA%D7%A8_%D7%90%D7%99%D7%A0%D7%98%D7%A8%D7%A0%D7%98,2026-10-30,"Hebrew Wikisource (transcription of the official text). חוק סמכויות לשם מניעת ביצוע עבירות באמצעות אתר אינטרנט, התשע״ז–2017 [Powers for the Prevention of Offences through an Internet Site Law, 5777-2017]."
IL,Israel,il-brookdale-2024,academic,Implementing the Prohibition of Prostitution Consumption Law: Evaluation Study Report (RR-025-24),,Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute (commissioned by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs),2024-12,en,https://brookdale.jdc.org.il/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Eng_Report_RR-025-24.pdf,2026-10-30,Myers-JDC-Brookdale Institute (commissioned by the Ministry of Welfare and Social Affairs). Implementing the Prohibition of Prostitution Consumption Law: Evaluation Study Report (RR-025-24). 2024-12.
IL,Israel,il-ynet-2026,news,Israel failing to crack down on prostitution clients and brothels,,Ynet News,2026-07,en,https://www.ynetnews.com/article/syeoqccqzx,2026-10-30,Ynet News. Israel failing to crack down on prostitution clients and brothels. 2026-07.
IL,Israel,il-tfht,ngo,About Trafficking and Prostitution in Israel,,Task Force on Human Trafficking and Prostitution (TFHT),,en,https://tfht.org/en/about-trafficking-and-prostitution-in-israel/,2026-10-30,Task Force on Human Trafficking and Prostitution (TFHT). About Trafficking and Prostitution in Israel.
IT,Italy,it-l75-1958,legislation,"Legge 20 febbraio 1958, n. 75 – Abolizione della regolamentazione della prostituzione e lotta contro lo sfruttamento della prostituzione altrui",Law no. 75 of 20 February 1958 on the abolition of the regulation of prostitution and the fight against the exploitation of the prostitution of others,Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato),1958-02-20,it,https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:legge:1958-02-20;75,2026-10-30,"Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato). Legge 20 febbraio 1958, n. 75 – Abolizione della regolamentazione della prostituzione e lotta contro lo sfruttamento della prostituzione altrui [Law no. 75 of 20 February 1958 on the abolition of the regulation of prostitution and the fight against the exploitation of the prostitution of others]. 1958-02-20."
IT,Italy,it-tuel,legislation,"Decreto legislativo 18 agosto 2000, n. 267 – Testo unico delle leggi sull'ordinamento degli enti locali, art. 54","Legislative Decree no. 267 of 18 August 2000, Consolidated Act on Local Authorities, art. 54",Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato),2000-08-18,it,https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.legislativo:2000-08-18;267~art54,2026-10-30,"Normattiva (Istituto Poligrafico e Zecca dello Stato). Decreto legislativo 18 agosto 2000, n. 267 – Testo unico delle leggi sull'ordinamento degli enti locali, art. 54 [Legislative Decree no. 267 of 18 August 2000, Consolidated Act on Local Authorities, art. 54]. 2000-08-18."
IT,Italy,it-cc-141-2019,case-law,"Corte costituzionale, sentenza n. 141 del 2019 (6 marzo – 7 giugno 2019)","Constitutional Court, judgment no. 141 of 2019","Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana, 1ª Serie Speciale – Corte costituzionale",2019-06-12,it,https://www.gazzettaufficiale.it/atto/vediMenuHTML?atto.dataPubblicazioneGazzetta=2019-06-12&atto.codiceRedazionale=T-190141&tipoSerie=corte_costituzionale&tipoVigenza=originario,2026-10-30,"Gazzetta Ufficiale della Repubblica Italiana, 1ª Serie Speciale – Corte costituzionale. Corte costituzionale, sentenza n. 141 del 2019 (6 marzo – 7 giugno 2019) [Constitutional Court, judgment no. 141 of 2019]. 2019-06-12."
IT,Italy,it-cass-4443-2012,case-law,"Corte di cassazione, sez. III penale, sentenza 2 febbraio 2012, n. 4443 (annunci erotici e responsabilità del gestore di bacheca elettronica)","Court of Cassation, 3rd Criminal Section, judgment no. 4443 of 2 February 2012 (erotic ads and liability of a website operator)",civile.it (transcription of the judgment),2012-02-02,it,https://www.civile.it/internet/visual.php?num=80537,2026-10-30,"civile.it (transcription of the judgment). Corte di cassazione, sez. III penale, sentenza 2 febbraio 2012, n. 4443 (annunci erotici e responsabilità del gestore di bacheca elettronica) [Court of Cassation, 3rd Criminal Section, judgment no. 4443 of 2 February 2012 (erotic ads and liability of a website operator)]. 2012-02-02."
IT,Italy,it-njus-2024,news,Favoreggiamento della prostituzione: la mera pubblicazione degli annunci non rileva penalmente,Aiding prostitution: mere publication of ads is not criminally relevant,NJus.it,2024-12-30,it,https://www.njus.it/news/8747/favoreggiamento-della-prostituzione-la-mera-pubblicazione-degli-annunci-non-rileva-penalmente/,2026-10-30,NJus.it. Favoreggiamento della prostituzione: la mera pubblicazione degli annunci non rileva penalmente [Aiding prostitution: mere publication of ads is not criminally relevant]. 2024-12-30.
IT,Italy,it-istat-2025,statistics,"Chiarimenti in merito al codice ATECO 96.99 ""Altre attività di servizi alla persona n.c.a.""",Clarifications on ATECO code 96.99 'Other personal service activities n.e.c.',ISTAT – Istituto nazionale di statistica,2025-04-10,it,https://www.istat.it/comunicato-stampa/chiarimenti-in-merito-al-codice-ateco-96-99-altre-attivita-di-servizi-alla-persona-n-c-a/,2026-10-30,"ISTAT – Istituto nazionale di statistica. Chiarimenti in merito al codice ATECO 96.99 ""Altre attività di servizi alla persona n.c.a."" [Clarifications on ATECO code 96.99 'Other personal service activities n.e.c.']. 2025-04-10."
IT,Italy,it-s1523,ngo,S.1523 – Disposizioni in materia di esercizio della prostituzione,Senate bill 1523 – Provisions on the exercise of prostitution (parliamentary tracker),Openpolis – Openparlamento,2025-06-05,it,https://parlamento19.openpolis.it/attivita_legislativa/disegni_di_legge/S_1523,2026-10-30,Openpolis – Openparlamento. S.1523 – Disposizioni in materia di esercizio della prostituzione [Senate bill 1523 – Provisions on the exercise of prostitution (parliamentary tracker)]. 2025-06-05.
IT,Italy,it-rimini-2025,news,Rimini. Da lunedì 26 maggio torna l'ordinanza contro la prostituzione su strada: pene fino a 500 euro alle prostitute,"Rimini: ordinance against street prostitution returns from 26 May, fines up to EUR 500",Rimini Notizie,2025-05-16,it,https://www.rimininotizie.net/2025/05/16/rimini-da-lunedi-26-maggio-torna-lordinanza-contro-la-prostituzione-su-strada-pene-fino-a-500-euro-alle-prostitute/74020/,2026-10-30,"Rimini Notizie. Rimini. Da lunedì 26 maggio torna l'ordinanza contro la prostituzione su strada: pene fino a 500 euro alle prostitute [Rimini: ordinance against street prostitution returns from 26 May, fines up to EUR 500]. 2025-05-16."
JM,Jamaica,jm-soa-2009,legislation,"The Sexual Offences Act, 2009",,Houses of Parliament of Jamaica,2009,en,"https://japarliament.gov.jm/attachments/341_The%20Sexual%20Offences%20Act,%202009.pdf",2026-10-30,"Houses of Parliament of Jamaica. The Sexual Offences Act, 2009. 2009."
JM,Jamaica,jm-tca,legislation,The Towns and Communities Act,,Ministry of Justice of Jamaica (copy hosted by FAOLEX),,en,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/jam110879.pdf,2026-10-30,Ministry of Justice of Jamaica (copy hosted by FAOLEX). The Towns and Communities Act.
JP,Japan,ppa,legislation,売春防止法（昭和三十一年法律第百十八号）,"Prostitution Prevention Act (Act No. 118 of 1956), current consolidated text",e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/331AC0000000118,2026-10-30,"e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 売春防止法（昭和三十一年法律第百十八号） [Prostitution Prevention Act (Act No. 118 of 1956), current consolidated text]."
JP,Japan,fueiho,legislation,風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律（昭和二十三年法律第百二十二号）,"Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Businesses (Entertainment Business Act), current consolidated text incl. Act No. 45 of 2025",e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/323AC0000000122,2026-10-30,"e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律（昭和二十三年法律第百二十二号） [Act on Control and Improvement of Amusement Businesses (Entertainment Business Act), current consolidated text incl. Act No. 45 of 2025]."
JP,Japan,fueiho-pre-2025,legislation,風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律（令和7年6月1日施行版）,"Entertainment Business Act, version in force 1 June 2025 (before Act No. 45 of 2025 took effect)",e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/323AC0000000122/20250601_504AC0000000068,2026-10-30,"e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 風俗営業等の規制及び業務の適正化等に関する法律（令和7年6月1日施行版） [Entertainment Business Act, version in force 1 June 2025 (before Act No. 45 of 2025 took effect)]."
JP,Japan,child-prostitution-act,legislation,児童買春、児童ポルノに係る行為等の規制及び処罰並びに児童の保護等に関する法律（平成十一年法律第五十二号）,"Act on Regulation and Punishment of Acts Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Protection of Children",e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/411AC0100000052,2026-10-30,"e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 児童買春、児童ポルノに係る行為等の規制及び処罰並びに児童の保護等に関する法律（平成十一年法律第五十二号） [Act on Regulation and Punishment of Acts Relating to Child Prostitution and Child Pornography, and the Protection of Children]."
JP,Japan,women-support-act,legislation,困難な問題を抱える女性への支援に関する法律（令和四年法律第五十二号）,Act on Support for Women with Difficult Problems,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/504AC0100000052,2026-10-30,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 困難な問題を抱える女性への支援に関する法律（令和四年法律第五十二号） [Act on Support for Women with Difficult Problems].
JP,Japan,employment-security-act,legislation,職業安定法（昭和二十二年法律第百四十一号）,Employment Security Act,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/322AC0000000141,2026-10-30,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 職業安定法（昭和二十二年法律第百四十一号） [Employment Security Act].
JP,Japan,immigration-act,legislation,出入国管理及び難民認定法（昭和二十六年政令第三百十九号）,Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/326CO0000000319,2026-10-30,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 出入国管理及び難民認定法（昭和二十六年政令第三百十九号） [Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act].
JP,Japan,immigration-regs,legislation,出入国管理及び難民認定法施行規則（昭和五十六年法務省令第五十四号）,Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/356M50000010054,2026-10-30,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. 出入国管理及び難民認定法施行規則（昭和五十六年法務省令第五十四号） [Enforcement Regulations of the Immigration Control and Refugee Recognition Act].
JP,Japan,dating-site-act,legislation,インターネット異性紹介事業を利用して児童を誘引する行為の規制等に関する法律（平成十五年法律第八十三号）,Act on Regulation of Soliciting Children by Using Opposite Sex Introducing Services on the Internet,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）,,ja,https://laws.e-gov.go.jp/law/415AC0000000083,2026-10-30,e-Gov法令検索（デジタル庁）. インターネット異性紹介事業を利用して児童を誘引する行為の規制等に関する法律（平成十五年法律第八十三号） [Act on Regulation of Soliciting Children by Using Opposite Sex Introducing Services on the Internet].
JP,Japan,moj-study-group,government,売買春に係る規制の在り方検討会,Study Group on the Regulation of Buying and Selling Sex (meeting index),法務省,,ja,https://www.moj.go.jp/keiji1/keiji12_00223.html,2026-10-30,法務省. 売買春に係る規制の在り方検討会 [Study Group on the Regulation of Buying and Selling Sex (meeting index)].
JP,Japan,moj-report-2026,government,「売買春に係る規制の在り方検討会」取りまとめ報告書,Final report of the Study Group on the Regulation of Buying and Selling Sex,法務省,2026-09,ja,https://www.moj.go.jp/content/001471143.pdf,2026-10-30,法務省. 「売買春に係る規制の在り方検討会」取りまとめ報告書 [Final report of the Study Group on the Regulation of Buying and Selling Sex]. 2026-09.
JP,Japan,moj-press-2026-02-10,government,法務大臣閣議後記者会見の概要（令和8年2月10日）,"Justice Minister's press conference, 10 February 2026",法務省,2026-02-10,ja,https://www.moj.go.jp/hisho/kouhou/hisho08_00691.html,2026-10-30,"法務省. 法務大臣閣議後記者会見の概要（令和8年2月10日） [Justice Minister's press conference, 10 February 2026]. 2026-02-10."
JP,Japan,npa-2025,statistics,令和７年における風俗営業等の現状と風俗関係事犯等の取締り状況について,The entertainment and sex-related businesses in 2025 and police enforcement against related offences,警察庁生活安全局保安課,2026-04,ja,https://www.npa.go.jp/publications/statistics/safetylife/080423huzokukankeitoukei.pdf,2026-10-30,警察庁生活安全局保安課. 令和７年における風俗営業等の現状と風俗関係事犯等の取締り状況について [The entertainment and sex-related businesses in 2025 and police enforcement against related offences]. 2026-04.
JP,Japan,nta-36-1,government,所得税基本通達 36－1（収入金額）,Income Tax basic circular 36-1 (amounts of income),国税庁,,ja,https://www.nta.go.jp/law/tsutatsu/kihon/shotoku/05/01.htm,2026-10-30,国税庁. 所得税基本通達 36－1（収入金額） [Income Tax basic circular 36-1 (amounts of income)].
JP,Japan,tokyo-np-2025-06-16,news,性風俗業をコロナ給付金から除外は「合憲」 最高裁で事業者の敗訴確定 宮川美津子裁判長だけ「違憲」指摘,"Excluding the sex industry from COVID grants is constitutional; Supreme Court confirms operator's defeat, Presiding Justice Miyakawa dissents",東京新聞,2025-06-16,ja,https://www.tokyo-np.co.jp/article/412148,2026-10-30,"東京新聞. 性風俗業をコロナ給付金から除外は「合憲」 最高裁で事業者の敗訴確定 宮川美津子裁判長だけ「違憲」指摘 [Excluding the sex industry from COVID grants is constitutional; Supreme Court confirms operator's defeat, Presiding Justice Miyakawa dissents]. 2025-06-16."
JP,Japan,jiji-2026-08-24,news,買春側の勧誘行為に規制 有識者検討会が報告書案―法務省、臨時国会提出検討,Regulation of buyers' soliciting: expert panel's draft report; Justice Ministry considers submission to extraordinary Diet session,時事通信,2026-08-24,ja,https://www.jiji.com/jc/article?k=2026082400340&g=soc,2026-10-30,時事通信. 買春側の勧誘行為に規制 有識者検討会が報告書案―法務省、臨時国会提出検討 [Regulation of buyers' soliciting: expert panel's draft report; Justice Ministry considers submission to extraordinary Diet session]. 2026-08-24.
JO,Jordan,jo-pc,legislation,قانون العقوبات الأردني رقم 16 لسنة 1960 وتعديلاته,"Jordanian Penal Code No. 16 of 1960, as amended (unofficial consolidation)",jordan-lawyer.com,,ar,https://jordan-lawyer.com/2017/04/05/jordan-criminal-law/,2026-10-30,"jordan-lawyer.com. قانون العقوبات الأردني رقم 16 لسنة 1960 وتعديلاته [Jordanian Penal Code No. 16 of 1960, as amended (unofficial consolidation)]."
JO,Jordan,jo-cyber,legislation,قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية رقم (17) لسنة 2023,Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023 (unofficial copy),Mohaymeed legal database,,ar,https://mohaymeed.com/%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A3%D8%B1%D8%AF%D9%86%D9%8A/%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B1%D8%A7%D8%A6%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A5%D9%84%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%B1%D9%88%D9%86%D9%8A%D8%A9-%D8%B1%D9%82%D9%85-17-%D9%84%D8%B3%D9%86%D8%A9-2023,2026-10-30,Mohaymeed legal database. قانون الجرائم الإلكترونية رقم (17) لسنة 2023 [Cybercrime Law No. 17 of 2023 (unofficial copy)].
JO,Jordan,jo-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Jordan — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/jordan.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Jordan — Gender Justice and the Law."
KZ,Kazakhstan,kz-koap,legislation,Кодекс Республики Казахстан об административных правонарушениях от 5 июля 2014 года № 235-V,Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан",2014-07-05,ru,https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K1400000235,2026-10-30,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан. Кодекс Республики Казахстан об административных правонарушениях от 5 июля 2014 года № 235-V [Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Kazakhstan]. 2014-07-05."
KZ,Kazakhstan,kz-uk,legislation,Уголовный кодекс Республики Казахстан от 3 июля 2014 года № 226-V,Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан",2014-07-03,ru,https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/K1400000226,2026-10-30,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан. Уголовный кодекс Республики Казахстан от 3 июля 2014 года № 226-V [Criminal Code of the Republic of Kazakhstan]. 2014-07-03."
KZ,Kazakhstan,kz-ad,legislation,Закон Республики Казахстан от 19 декабря 2003 года № 508 «О рекламе»,Law on Advertising,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан",2003-12-19,ru,https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/Z030000508_,2026-10-30,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан. Закон Республики Казахстан от 19 декабря 2003 года № 508 «О рекламе» [Law on Advertising]. 2003-12-19."
KZ,Kazakhstan,kz-2024-law,legislation,"Закон Республики Казахстан от 5 июля 2024 года № 111-VIII «О внесении изменений и дополнений в некоторые законодательные акты Республики Казахстан по вопросам противодействия торговле людьми, проявлению вандализма и порче чужого имущества»","Law of 5 July 2024 No. 111-VIII amending legislation on countering human trafficking, vandalism and damage to property","ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан",2024-07-05,ru,https://adilet.zan.kz/rus/docs/Z2400000111,2026-10-30,"ИПС «Әділет», Министерство юстиции Республики Казахстан. Закон Республики Казахстан от 5 июля 2024 года № 111-VIII «О внесении изменений и дополнений в некоторые законодательные акты Республики Казахстан по вопросам противодействия торговле людьми, проявлению вандализма и порче чужого имущества» [Law of 5 July 2024 No. 111-VIII amending legislation on countering human trafficking, vandalism and damage to property]. 2024-07-05."
KZ,Kazakhstan,kz-tengri-2024,news,В Казахстане официально запретили вебкам,Webcam officially banned in Kazakhstan,Tengrinews.kz,2024-09-06,ru,https://tengrinews.kz/kazakhstan_news/v-kazahstane-ofitsialno-zapretili-vebkam-547178/,2026-10-30,Tengrinews.kz. В Казахстане официально запретили вебкам [Webcam officially banned in Kazakhstan]. 2024-09-06.
KE,Kenya,ke-penal-code,legislation,"Penal Code (Cap. 63), revised by the 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023)",,Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting),,en,https://kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/1930/10/eng@2023-12-11,2026-10-30,"Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting). Penal Code (Cap. 63), revised by the 24th Annual Supplement (Legal Notice 221 of 2023)."
KE,Kenya,ke-soa,legislation,Sexual Offences Act (No. 3 of 2006),,Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting),,en,https://kenyalaw.org/akn/ke/act/2006/3/eng@2024-04-26,2026-10-30,Kenya Law (National Council for Law Reporting). Sexual Offences Act (No. 3 of 2006).
KE,Kenya,ke-kelin-2016,ngo,Punitive laws affecting sex workers,,KELIN (Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS),2016,en,https://www.kelinkenya.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/PUNITIVE-LAWS-AFFECTING-SEX-WORKERS.pdf,2026-10-30,KELIN (Kenya Legal & Ethical Issues Network on HIV and AIDS). Punitive laws affecting sex workers. 2016.
KE,Kenya,ke-kenyans-2023,news,CJ Koome Proposes Bill to Decriminalise Prostitution,,Kenyans.co.ke,2023-10-24,en,https://www.kenyans.co.ke/news/94097-cj-koome-allows-prostitution-new-bill,2026-10-30,Kenyans.co.ke. CJ Koome Proposes Bill to Decriminalise Prostitution. 2023-10-24.
KE,Kenya,ke-star-2025,news,Lobbyists call for decriminalising of sex work in Kenya,,The Star (Kenya),2025-02-14,en,https://www.the-star.co.ke/news/realtime/2025-02-14-lobbyists-call-for-decriminalising-of-sex-work-in-kenya,2026-10-30,The Star (Kenya). Lobbyists call for decriminalising of sex work in Kenya. 2025-02-14.
KI,Kiribati,ki-pc,legislation,"Penal Code, Laws of the Gilbert Islands, Revised Edition 1977, Chapter 67",,Government of Kiribati (copy hosted by VERTIC),,en,https://www.vertic.org/media/National%20Legislation/Kiribati/KI_Penal_Code.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Kiribati (copy hosted by VERTIC). Penal Code, Laws of the Gilbert Islands, Revised Edition 1977, Chapter 67."
XK,Kosovo,xk-ljrqp,legislation,Ligji Nr. 03/L-142 për Rendin dhe Qetësinë Publike,Law No. 03/L-142 on Public Peace and Order,Gazeta Zyrtare e Republikës së Kosovës,2009-10-29,sq,https://gzk.rks-gov.net/ActDocumentDetail.aspx?ActID=2651,2026-10-30,Gazeta Zyrtare e Republikës së Kosovës. Ligji Nr. 03/L-142 për Rendin dhe Qetësinë Publike [Law No. 03/L-142 on Public Peace and Order]. 2009-10-29.
XK,Kosovo,xk-kp,legislation,Kodi Nr. 06/L-074 Kodi Penal i Republikës së Kosovës,Criminal Code No. 06/L-074,Gazeta Zyrtare e Republikës së Kosovës,2019-01-14,sq,https://gzk.rks-gov.net/ActDocumentDetail.aspx?ActID=18413,2026-10-30,Gazeta Zyrtare e Republikës së Kosovës. Kodi Nr. 06/L-074 Kodi Penal i Republikës së Kosovës [Criminal Code No. 06/L-074]. 2019-01-14.
KW,Kuwait,kw-penal,legislation,قانون الجزاء الكويتي – قانون رقم 16 لسنة 1960 بإصدار قانون الجزاء,"Kuwaiti Penal Code, Law No. 16 of 1960 (unofficial consolidated text with amendment history)",Sada Al-Qanun (sadaalqanun.com),1960,ar,https://sadaalqanun.com/%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AC%D8%B2%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%83%D9%88%D9%8A%D8%AA%D9%8A/,2026-10-30,"Sada Al-Qanun (sadaalqanun.com). قانون الجزاء الكويتي – قانون رقم 16 لسنة 1960 بإصدار قانون الجزاء [Kuwaiti Penal Code, Law No. 16 of 1960 (unofficial consolidated text with amendment history)]. 1960."
KW,Kuwait,kw-kt-2025,news,Justice Ministry to revise penal code in major reform,,Kuwait Times,2025-08-26,en,https://kuwaittimes.com/article/32401/kuwait/other-news/justice-ministry-to-revise-penal-code-in-major-reform/,2026-10-30,Kuwait Times. Justice Ministry to revise penal code in major reform. 2025-08-26.
KG,Kyrgyzstan,kg-kop,legislation,Кодекс Кыргызской Республики о правонарушениях от 28 октября 2021 года № 128 (редакция от 09.10.2026),Code of Offences of the Kyrgyz Republic,"Централизованный банк данных правовой информации, Министерство юстиции Кыргызской Республики",2021-10-28,ru,https://cbd.minjust.gov.kg/3-36/edition/60031/ru,2026-10-30,"Централизованный банк данных правовой информации, Министерство юстиции Кыргызской Республики. Кодекс Кыргызской Республики о правонарушениях от 28 октября 2021 года № 128 (редакция от 09.10.2026) [Code of Offences of the Kyrgyz Republic]. 2021-10-28."
KG,Kyrgyzstan,kg-uk,legislation,Уголовный кодекс Кыргызской Республики от 28 октября 2021 года № 127 (редакция от 24.07.2026),Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic,"Централизованный банк данных правовой информации, Министерство юстиции Кыргызской Республики",2021-10-28,ru,https://cbd.minjust.gov.kg/3-38/edition/56638/ru,2026-10-30,"Централизованный банк данных правовой информации, Министерство юстиции Кыргызской Республики. Уголовный кодекс Кыргызской Республики от 28 октября 2021 года № 127 (редакция от 24.07.2026) [Criminal Code of the Kyrgyz Republic]. 2021-10-28."
LA,Laos,la-pc2017,legislation,"Penal Code (Law No. 26/NA), Lao People's Democratic Republic — unofficial English translation",,Lao Official Gazette (Ministry of Justice),2017-06-26,en,https://laoofficialgazette.gov.la/kcfinder/upload/files/1Oct2020_Lao%20Penal%20Code_English%20version.pdf,2026-10-30,"Lao Official Gazette (Ministry of Justice). Penal Code (Law No. 26/NA), Lao People's Democratic Republic — unofficial English translation. 2017-06-26."
LV,Latvia,lv-mk32,legislation,"Ministru kabineta 2008. gada 22. janvāra noteikumi Nr. 32 ""Prostitūcijas ierobežošanas noteikumi""","Cabinet Regulation No. 32 of 22 January 2008, Prostitution Restriction Rules (official publication)",Latvijas Vēstnesis,2008-01-25,lv,https://www.vestnesis.lv/ta/id/169772,2026-10-30,"Latvijas Vēstnesis. Ministru kabineta 2008. gada 22. janvāra noteikumi Nr. 32 ""Prostitūcijas ierobežošanas noteikumi"" [Cabinet Regulation No. 32 of 22 January 2008, Prostitution Restriction Rules (official publication)]. 2008-01-25."
LV,Latvia,lv-kl-prok,government,"Krimināllikums. Ar grozījumiem, kas izsludināti līdz 2024. gada 19. decembrim (2025)","Criminal Law, with amendments promulgated to 19 December 2024 (Prosecutor's Office edition)",Latvijas Republikas prokuratūra,2025,lv,https://dom.lndb.lv/data/obj/file/39369588.pdf,2026-10-30,"Latvijas Republikas prokuratūra. Krimināllikums. Ar grozījumiem, kas izsludināti līdz 2024. gada 19. decembrim (2025) [Criminal Law, with amendments promulgated to 19 December 2024 (Prosecutor's Office edition)]. 2025."
LV,Latvia,lv-tv3-2024,news,"Prostitūciju regulējošais likumprojekts nav prioritāte, atzīst Iekšlietu ministrija","Draft law regulating prostitution is not a priority, Interior Ministry admits (LETA)",TV3 / LETA,2024-09-29,lv,https://tv3.lv/zinas/latvija/politika/prostituciju-regulejosais-likumprojekts-nav-prioritate-atzist-iekslietu-ministrija/,2026-10-30,"TV3 / LETA. Prostitūciju regulējošais likumprojekts nav prioritāte, atzīst Iekšlietu ministrija [Draft law regulating prostitution is not a priority, Interior Ministry admits (LETA)]. 2024-09-29."
LV,Latvia,lv-nra-cedaw,news,Latvija atzīstas ANO: līdz galam netiekam galā ar prostitūciju,"Latvia admits to the UN it is not fully coping with prostitution (LETA, on the 8th CEDAW report)",Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze / LETA,,lv,https://nra.lv/politika/529521-latvija-atzistas-ano-lidz-galam-netiekam-gala-ar-prostituciju.htm,2026-10-30,"Neatkarīgā Rīta Avīze / LETA. Latvija atzīstas ANO: līdz galam netiekam galā ar prostitūciju [Latvia admits to the UN it is not fully coping with prostitution (LETA, on the 8th CEDAW report)]."
LV,Latvia,lv-tvnet-2023,news,Policija: Karš un migrācijas radījušas pārmaiņas prostitūcijas jomā,Police: war and migration have changed prostitution,TVNET,2023-10-02,lv,https://www.tvnet.lv/7866966/policija-kars-un-migracijas-radijusas-parmainas-prostitucijas-joma,2026-10-30,TVNET. Policija: Karš un migrācijas radījušas pārmaiņas prostitūcijas jomā [Police: war and migration have changed prostitution]. 2023-10-02.
LB,Lebanon,lb-pc-moj,legislation,قانون العقوبات — مواد ذات صلة بالأحداث,Penal Code — provisions relating to minors (including Articles 523 and 524),Ministry of Justice of Lebanon (juvenile justice site),,ar,http://ahdath.justice.gov.lb/law-nearby-punishments.htm,2026-10-30,Ministry of Justice of Lebanon (juvenile justice site). قانون العقوبات — مواد ذات صلة بالأحداث [Penal Code — provisions relating to minors (including Articles 523 and 524)].
LB,Lebanon,lb-army-2016,government,البغاء والدعارة في القانون اللبناني,"Prostitution in Lebanese law (Defence Magazine, issue 371)",Lebanese Army (official website),2016-05,ar,https://lebarmy.gov.lb/ar/content/%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A8%D8%BA%D8%A7%D8%A1-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AF%D8%B9%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A9-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%82%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%88%D9%86-%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%84%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%A7%D9%86%D9%8A,2026-10-30,"Lebanese Army (official website). البغاء والدعارة في القانون اللبناني [Prostitution in Lebanese law (Defence Magazine, issue 371)]. 2016-05."
LB,Lebanon,lb-fp-2012,news,Sex for Sale in Beirut,,Foreign Policy,2012-02-09,en,https://foreignpolicy.com/2012/02/09/sex-for-sale-in-beirut/,2026-10-30,Foreign Policy. Sex for Sale in Beirut. 2012-02-09.
LB,Lebanon,lb-gs-visa,government,Entry visa of an artist to touristic enterprises,,General Directorate of General Security,,en,https://www.general-security.gov.lb/en/posts/48,2026-10-30,General Directorate of General Security. Entry visa of an artist to touristic enterprises.
LB,Lebanon,lb-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Lebanon — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/lebanon.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Lebanon — Gender Justice and the Law."
LS,Lesotho,ls-pc,legislation,"Penal Code Act, 2010 (Act 6 of 2012; Government Gazette No. 30, 9 March 2012)",,LesothoLII,2012-03-09,en,https://lesotholii.org/akn/ls/act/2012/6/eng@2012-03-09,2026-10-30,"LesothoLII. Penal Code Act, 2010 (Act 6 of 2012; Government Gazette No. 30, 9 March 2012). 2012-03-09."
LR,Liberia,lr-pl,legislation,Penal Law - Title 26 - Liberian Code of Laws Revised,,Liberian Legal Information Institute (LiberLII),1978-04-03,en,https://www.liberlii.org/lr/legis/codes/plt26lcolr367/,2026-10-30,Liberian Legal Information Institute (LiberLII). Penal Law - Title 26 - Liberian Code of Laws Revised. 1978-04-03.
LY,Libya,ly-cp,legislation,Penal Code,,"DCAF, Libya security-sector legal database (unofficial English translation)",,en,https://security-legislation.ly/latest-laws/penal-code/,2026-10-30,"DCAF, Libya security-sector legal database (unofficial English translation). Penal Code."
LY,Libya,ly-law70,legislation,قانون رقم (70) لسنة 1973م بشأن إقامة حد الزنى وتعديل بعض أحكام قانون العقوبات,Law No. (70) of 1973 on establishing the hudud punishment for illicit sex and amending certain provisions of the Penal Code,"DCAF, Libya security-sector legal database",1973-10-02,ar,https://security-legislation.ly/latest-laws/law-no-70-of-1973-on-establishing-the-hudud-punishment-for-illicit-sex-and-amending-certain-provisions-of-the-penal-code/,2026-10-30,"DCAF, Libya security-sector legal database. قانون رقم (70) لسنة 1973م بشأن إقامة حد الزنى وتعديل بعض أحكام قانون العقوبات [Law No. (70) of 1973 on establishing the hudud punishment for illicit sex and amending certain provisions of the Penal Code]. 1973-10-02."
LY,Libya,ly-undp,intergovernmental,Libya: Gender Justice & The Law,,"UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and UN ESCWA",2018,en,https://www.unescwa.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/libya-adjusted.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and UN ESCWA. Libya: Gender Justice & The Law. 2018."
LY,Libya,ly-france24-2026,news,Outrage in Libya over a video of a woman being publicly flogged for adultery,,France 24,2026-08-05,en,https://www.france24.com/en/africa/20260805-libya-woman-flogged-adultery,2026-10-30,France 24. Outrage in Libya over a video of a woman being publicly flogged for adultery. 2026-08-05.
LI,Liechtenstein,li-stgb,legislation,"Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) vom 24. Juni 1987, LGBl. 1988 Nr. 37 (LR 311.0), Fassung 01.08.2026",Criminal Code of Liechtenstein (consolidated version of 1 August 2026),Lilex – Gesetzesdatenbank des Fürstentums Liechtenstein,,de,https://www.gesetze.li/konso/pdf/1988.37,2026-10-30,"Lilex – Gesetzesdatenbank des Fürstentums Liechtenstein. Strafgesetzbuch (StGB) vom 24. Juni 1987, LGBl. 1988 Nr. 37 (LR 311.0), Fassung 01.08.2026 [Criminal Code of Liechtenstein (consolidated version of 1 August 2026)]."
LT,Lithuania,lt-ank-487,legislation,"Lietuvos Respublikos administracinių nusižengimų kodeksas, 487 straipsnis ""Vertimasis prostitucija, atlygintinis naudojimasis prostitucijos paslaugomis""","Code of Administrative Offences, Article 487 (consolidated text as reproduced by rekvi.lt from e-TAR)",Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text),,lt,https://rekvi.lt/istatymai/ank/487,2026-10-30,"Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text). Lietuvos Respublikos administracinių nusižengimų kodeksas, 487 straipsnis ""Vertimasis prostitucija, atlygintinis naudojimasis prostitucijos paslaugomis"" [Code of Administrative Offences, Article 487 (consolidated text as reproduced by rekvi.lt from e-TAR)]."
LT,Lithuania,lt-ank-486,legislation,"Lietuvos Respublikos administracinių nusižengimų kodeksas, 486 straipsnis ""Lindynių laikymas""","Code of Administrative Offences, Article 486, keeping dens (reproduction of e-TAR text)",Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text),,lt,https://rekvi.lt/istatymai/ank/486,2026-10-30,"Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text). Lietuvos Respublikos administracinių nusižengimų kodeksas, 486 straipsnis ""Lindynių laikymas"" [Code of Administrative Offences, Article 486, keeping dens (reproduction of e-TAR text)]."
LT,Lithuania,lt-bk-307,legislation,"Lietuvos Respublikos baudžiamasis kodeksas, 307 straipsnis ""Pelnymasis iš kito asmens prostitucijos""","Criminal Code, Article 307, profiting from another person's prostitution (reproduction of e-TAR text)",Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text),,lt,https://rekvi.lt/istatymai/bk/307,2026-10-30,"Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text). Lietuvos Respublikos baudžiamasis kodeksas, 307 straipsnis ""Pelnymasis iš kito asmens prostitucijos"" [Criminal Code, Article 307, profiting from another person's prostitution (reproduction of e-TAR text)]."
LT,Lithuania,lt-bk-308,legislation,"Lietuvos Respublikos baudžiamasis kodeksas, 308 straipsnis ""Įtraukimas į prostituciją""","Criminal Code, Article 308, involving a person in prostitution (reproduction of e-TAR text)",Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text),,lt,https://rekvi.lt/istatymai/bk/308,2026-10-30,"Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text). Lietuvos Respublikos baudžiamasis kodeksas, 308 straipsnis ""Įtraukimas į prostituciją"" [Criminal Code, Article 308, involving a person in prostitution (reproduction of e-TAR text)]."
LT,Lithuania,lt-vii-19,legislation,"Lietuvos Respublikos visuomenės informavimo įstatymas, 19 straipsnis ""Neskelbtina informacija""","Law on the Provision of Information to the Public, Article 19, information not to be published (reproduction of e-TAR text)",Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text),,lt,https://rekvi.lt/istatymai/visuomenes-informavimo-istatymas/19,2026-10-30,"Rekvi (reproduction of the e-TAR consolidated text). Lietuvos Respublikos visuomenės informavimo įstatymas, 19 straipsnis ""Neskelbtina informacija"" [Law on the Provision of Information to the Public, Article 19, information not to be published (reproduction of e-TAR text)]."
LT,Lithuania,lt-seimas-2026-04,parliament,Seimas svarstys siūlymą didinti baudas prostitucijos pirkėjams,Seimas to consider proposal to raise fines for buyers of prostitution (press release),Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas,2026-04-09,lt,https://www.lrs.lt/sip/portal.show?p_r=35435&p_k=1&p_t=294511,2026-10-30,Lietuvos Respublikos Seimas. Seimas svarstys siūlymą didinti baudas prostitucijos pirkėjams [Seimas to consider proposal to raise fines for buyers of prostitution (press release)]. 2026-04-09.
LT,Lithuania,lt-lrt-2026-06,news,Vyriausybė palaiko siūlymą dešimt kartų didinti baudas seksualinių paslaugų pirkėjams,Government backs proposal to raise fines for buyers of sexual services tenfold (BNS),LRT,2026-06-07,lt,https://www.lrt.lt/naujienos/lietuvoje/2/2953042/vyriausybe-palaiko-siulyma-desimt-kartu-didinti-baudas-seksualiniu-paslaugu-pirkejams,2026-10-30,LRT. Vyriausybė palaiko siūlymą dešimt kartų didinti baudas seksualinių paslaugų pirkėjams [Government backs proposal to raise fines for buyers of sexual services tenfold (BNS)]. 2026-06-07.
LU,Luxembourg,lu-cp,legislation,Code pénal (version consolidée au 19 décembre 2025),Criminal Code (consolidated version of 19 December 2025),"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg",,fr,https://data.legilux.public.lu/filestore/eli/etat/leg/code/penal/20251219/fr/html/eli-etat-leg-code-penal-20251219-fr-html.html,2026-10-30,"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Code pénal (version consolidée au 19 décembre 2025) [Criminal Code (consolidated version of 19 December 2025)]."
LU,Luxembourg,lu-loi-2018,legislation,"Loi du 28 février 2018 renforçant la lutte contre l'exploitation de la prostitution, le proxénétisme et la traite des êtres humains à des fins sexuelles et modifiant : 1) le Code de procédure pénale 2) le Code pénal","Law of 28 February 2018 strengthening the fight against the exploitation of prostitution, procuring and trafficking in human beings for sexual purposes","Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (Mémorial A n° 170 de 2018)",2018-03-09,fr,https://data.legilux.public.lu/filestore/eli/etat/leg/loi/2018/02/28/a170/jo/fr/html/eli-etat-leg-loi-2018-02-28-a170-jo-fr-html.html,2026-10-30,"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg (Mémorial A n° 170 de 2018). Loi du 28 février 2018 renforçant la lutte contre l'exploitation de la prostitution, le proxénétisme et la traite des êtres humains à des fins sexuelles et modifiant : 1) le Code de procédure pénale 2) le Code pénal [Law of 28 February 2018 strengthening the fight against the exploitation of prostitution, procuring and trafficking in human beings for sexual purposes]. 2018-03-09."
LU,Luxembourg,lu-loi-1968,legislation,Loi du 1er avril 1968 ayant pour objet de supprimer la réglementation officielle de la prostitution et de renforcer la lutte contre la prostitution et le proxénétisme,Law of 1 April 1968 abolishing the official regulation of prostitution,"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg",1968,fr,https://data.legilux.public.lu/filestore/eli/etat/leg/loi/1968/04/01/n2/jo/fr/html/eli-etat-leg-loi-1968-04-01-n2-jo-fr-html.html,2026-10-30,"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Loi du 1er avril 1968 ayant pour objet de supprimer la réglementation officielle de la prostitution et de renforcer la lutte contre la prostitution et le proxénétisme [Law of 1 April 1968 abolishing the official regulation of prostitution]. 1968."
LU,Luxembourg,lu-rgd-2023,legislation,Règlement grand-ducal du 22 mars 2023 relatif au Comité Prostitution,Grand-ducal regulation of 22 March 2023 on the Comité Prostitution,"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg",2023,fr,https://data.legilux.public.lu/filestore/eli/etat/leg/rgd/2023/03/22/a177/jo/fr/html/eli-etat-leg-rgd-2023-03-22-a177-jo-fr-html.html,2026-10-30,"Legilux, Journal officiel du Grand-Duché de Luxembourg. Règlement grand-ducal du 22 mars 2023 relatif au Comité Prostitution [Grand-ducal regulation of 22 March 2023 on the Comité Prostitution]. 2023."
MO,Macau,mo-lei-6-97-m,legislation,Lei n.º 6/97/M — Lei da Criminalidade Organizada,Law No. 6/97/M — Organised Crime Law,"Imprensa Oficial / Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos de Justiça, Boletim Oficial da RAEM",1997-07-30,pt,https://bo.dsaj.gov.mo/bo/i/97/30/lei06.asp,2026-10-30,"Imprensa Oficial / Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos de Justiça, Boletim Oficial da RAEM. Lei n.º 6/97/M — Lei da Criminalidade Organizada [Law No. 6/97/M — Organised Crime Law]. 1997-07-30."
MO,Macau,mo-codigo-penal,legislation,Código Penal de Macau,Macau Penal Code,"Imprensa Oficial / Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos de Justiça, Boletim Oficial da RAEM",,pt,https://bo.dsaj.gov.mo/bo/i/95/46/codpenpt/codpen0001.asp,2026-10-30,"Imprensa Oficial / Direcção dos Serviços de Assuntos de Justiça, Boletim Oficial da RAEM. Código Penal de Macau [Macau Penal Code]."
MG,Madagascar,mg-cp,legislation,"Code pénal, Livre III : Des crimes, des délits et de leur punition","Penal Code, Book III: Crimes and délits and their punishment",Lexxika (consolidated text),,fr,https://textes.lexxika.com/lois-malagasy/droit-penal/code-penal/livre-iii-des-crimes-des-delits-et-de-leur-punition/,2026-10-30,"Lexxika (consolidated text). Code pénal, Livre III : Des crimes, des délits et de leur punition [Penal Code, Book III: Crimes and délits and their punishment]."
MG,Madagascar,mg-trafficking-2014,legislation,Loi n° 2014-040 sur la lutte contre la traite des êtres humains,Law No. 2014-040 on combating trafficking in human beings,Assemblée nationale (copy hosted by The Warnath Group),2014-12-16,fr,https://www.warnathgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Madagascar-Loi-n%C2%B02014-040.pdf,2026-10-30,Assemblée nationale (copy hosted by The Warnath Group). Loi n° 2014-040 sur la lutte contre la traite des êtres humains [Law No. 2014-040 on combating trafficking in human beings]. 2014-12-16.
MG,Madagascar,mg-mdm-2024,ngo,Violences basées sur le genre envers les professionnel·les du sexe à Madagascar,Gender-based violence against sex workers in Madagascar,Médecins du Monde,2024-05,fr,https://www.medecinsdumonde.org/app/uploads/2024/05/Etude-VGB-TDS-Madagascar-FR.pdf,2026-10-30,Médecins du Monde. Violences basées sur le genre envers les professionnel·les du sexe à Madagascar [Gender-based violence against sex workers in Madagascar]. 2024-05.
MG,Madagascar,mg-pressafrik-2014,news,Madagascar : la lutte contre la prostitution des mineurs se renforce,,PressAfrik,2014-04-05,fr,https://www.pressafrik.com/Madagascar-la-lutte-contre-la-prostitution-des-mineurs-se-renforce_a120615.html,2026-10-30,PressAfrik. Madagascar : la lutte contre la prostitution des mineurs se renforce. 2014-04-05.
MW,Malawi,mw-pc,legislation,"Penal Code, Chapter 7:01 (consolidated to 31 December 2014)",,MalawiLII,,en,https://malawilii.org/akn/mw/act/1929/22/eng@2014-12-31,2026-10-30,"MalawiLII. Penal Code, Chapter 7:01 (consolidated to 31 December 2014)."
MW,Malawi,mw-banda,case-law,"Republic v Pempho Banda and 18 others [2016] MWHC 589 (Review, 8 September 2016)",,"High Court of Malawi, via MalawiLII",2016-09-08,en,https://malawilii.org/akn/mw/judgment/mwhc/2016/589/eng@2016-09-08,2026-10-30,"High Court of Malawi, via MalawiLII. Republic v Pempho Banda and 18 others [2016] MWHC 589 (Review, 8 September 2016). 2016-09-08."
MY,Malaysia,my-pc-reprint,legislation,"Laws of Malaysia, Act 574, Penal Code (reprint, pp. 145–146: ss. 372B–373)",,"Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (copy hosted by Women's Centre for Change, Penang)",,en,https://www.wccpenang.org/01important/laws/Act-576-Section-375-376.pdf,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia (copy hosted by Women's Centre for Change, Penang). Laws of Malaysia, Act 574, Penal Code (reprint, pp. 145–146: ss. 372B–373)."
MY,Malaysia,my-lii-372,academic,"Malaysia Penal Code, Act 574, Chapter XVI, Article 372 (prostitution)",,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (Gender Justice)",,en,https://www.law.cornell.edu/gender-justice/resource/Malaysia_Penal_Code_Act_574_Chapter_XVI_Article_372,2026-10-30,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School (Gender Justice). Malaysia Penal Code, Act 574, Chapter XVI, Article 372 (prostitution)."
MY,Malaysia,my-burgie-372a,legislation,Penal Code Section 372A (Malaysia): Persons living on or trading in prostitution,,BurgieLaw (reproduction of the statute),,en,https://www.burgielaw.com/resources/act?act_title=Penal+Code&section=372A,2026-10-30,BurgieLaw (reproduction of the statute). Penal Code Section 372A (Malaysia): Persons living on or trading in prostitution.
MY,Malaysia,my-act559,legislation,"Laws of Malaysia, Act 559, Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (online version of updated text of reprint, as at 1 January 2013)",,Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia,1997-03-31,en,https://lom.agc.gov.my/ilims/upload/portal/akta/LOM/EN/Act%20559%20-%20Syariah%20Criminal%20Offences%20(Federal%20Territories)%20Act%201997.pdf,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers of Malaysia. Laws of Malaysia, Act 559, Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 (online version of updated text of reprint, as at 1 January 2013). 1997-03-31."
MV,Maldives,mv-penal-code,legislation,"Penal Code, Law No. 6/2014 (English text, Chapter 620 extracts)",,Antislavery in Domestic Legislation database (University of Nottingham Rights Lab and partners),,en,https://antislaverylaw.ac.uk/country/maldives/,2026-10-30,"Antislavery in Domestic Legislation database (University of Nottingham Rights Lab and partners). Penal Code, Law No. 6/2014 (English text, Chapter 620 extracts)."
MV,Maldives,mv-unfpa-2023,intergovernmental,Human Rights and Gender Review of GBV-Related Laws in Maldives,,UNFPA Maldives,2023,en,https://maldives.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/unfpa_humanrights_genderreview_of_gbvrelatedlaws_in_maldives.pdf,2026-10-30,UNFPA Maldives. Human Rights and Gender Review of GBV-Related Laws in Maldives. 2023.
ML,Mali,ml-cp-2024,legislation,"Loi n° 2024-027 du 13 décembre 2024 portant Code pénal (Journal officiel, spécial n° 21)","Law No. 2024-027 of 13 December 2024 on the Penal Code (Official Journal, special issue No. 21)",Secrétariat général du Gouvernement du Mali,2024-12-13,fr,https://sgg-mali.ml/JO/2024/mali-jo-2024-21-sp.pdf,2026-10-30,"Secrétariat général du Gouvernement du Mali. Loi n° 2024-027 du 13 décembre 2024 portant Code pénal (Journal officiel, spécial n° 21) [Law No. 2024-027 of 13 December 2024 on the Penal Code (Official Journal, special issue No. 21)]. 2024-12-13."
MT,Malta,mt-cap63,legislation,"White Slave Traffic (Suppression) Ordinance, Chapter 63",,Government of Malta – legislation.mt,1930-08-01,en,https://legislation.mt/eli/cap/63/eng/pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Malta – legislation.mt. White Slave Traffic (Suppression) Ordinance, Chapter 63. 1930-08-01."
MT,Malta,mt-cap9,legislation,"Criminal Code, Chapter 9",,Government of Malta – legislation.mt,,en,https://legislation.mt/eli/cap/9/eng/pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Malta – legislation.mt. Criminal Code, Chapter 9."
MT,Malta,mt-rossoni-2026,academic,"Resisting ""Manufactured"" Vulnerability: Discretionary Policing and Migrant Sex Workers' Resistance Strategies in Malta",,"International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy 15(3) (Rossoni & van der Woude)",2026,en,https://www.crimejusticejournal.com/article/download/3909/1625,2026-10-30,"International Journal for Crime, Justice and Social Democracy 15(3) (Rossoni & van der Woude). Resisting ""Manufactured"" Vulnerability: Discretionary Policing and Migrant Sex Workers' Resistance Strategies in Malta. 2026."
MT,Malta,mt-maltatoday-2019,news,Prostitutes will no longer be prosecuted under proposed sex work laws,,MaltaToday,2019-09-03,en,https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/news/national/97233/sex_work_prostitution_rules_undergo_major_overhaul,2026-10-30,MaltaToday. Prostitutes will no longer be prosecuted under proposed sex work laws. 2019-09-03.
MT,Malta,mt-newsbook-2023,news,'Protection of sex workers can only be ensured by outlawing prostitution' – Women's Lobby,,Newsbook,2023-01-11,en,https://newsbook.com.mt/en/exploitation-of-sex-workers-can-only-be-eliminated-by-outlawing-prostitution-womens-lobby/,2026-10-30,Newsbook. 'Protection of sex workers can only be ensured by outlawing prostitution' – Women's Lobby. 2023-01-11.
MH,Marshall Islands,mh-cc,legislation,"Criminal Code 2011, Title 31 – Crimes and Punishments, Chapter 1 (31 MIRC Ch. 1)",,Republic of the Marshall Islands (copy hosted by the BWC National Implementation Measures database),2011,en,https://bwcimplementation.org/sites/default/files/resource/MH_Criminal%20Code%20_EN.pdf,2026-10-30,"Republic of the Marshall Islands (copy hosted by the BWC National Implementation Measures database). Criminal Code 2011, Title 31 – Crimes and Punishments, Chapter 1 (31 MIRC Ch. 1). 2011."
MR,Mauritania,mr-cp,legislation,Ordonnance n° 83-162 du 9 juillet 1983 portant institution d'un Code pénal (Journal officiel n° 608-609),Ordinance No. 83-162 of 9 July 1983 instituting a Penal Code,Journal officiel de la République islamique de Mauritanie (copy hosted by the BWC Implementation Support Unit),1984-02-29,fr,https://bwcimplementation.org/sites/default/files/resource/Mauritania_PenalCode.pdf,2026-10-30,Journal officiel de la République islamique de Mauritanie (copy hosted by the BWC Implementation Support Unit). Ordonnance n° 83-162 du 9 juillet 1983 portant institution d'un Code pénal (Journal officiel n° 608-609) [Ordinance No. 83-162 of 9 July 1983 instituting a Penal Code]. 1984-02-29.
MR,Mauritania,mr-jadaliyya,news,Mauritania's Failure to Adapt Gender-Based Violence Laws,,Jadaliyya,,en,https://www.jadaliyya.com/Details/42348,2026-10-30,Jadaliyya. Mauritania's Failure to Adapt Gender-Based Violence Laws.
MU,Mauritius,mu-cc,legislation,"Criminal Code (Cap. 195), Revised Laws of Mauritius C57",,"Attorney General's Office, Republic of Mauritius",,en,https://attorneygeneral.govmu.org/Documents/Laws%20of%20Mauritius/A-Z%20Acts/C/Cr/CriminalCodeCap195.pdf,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Office, Republic of Mauritius. Criminal Code (Cap. 195), Revised Laws of Mauritius C57."
MU,Mauritius,mu-ccsa,legislation,"Criminal Code (Supplementary) Act (Cap. 196), Revised Laws of Mauritius C58",,"Attorney General's Office, Republic of Mauritius",,en,"https://attorneygeneral.govmu.org/Documents/Laws%20of%20Mauritius/A-Z%20Acts/C/Cr/CRIMINAL%20CODE%20(SUPPLEMENTARY)%20ACT,%20Cap%20196.pdf",2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Office, Republic of Mauritius. Criminal Code (Supplementary) Act (Cap. 196), Revised Laws of Mauritius C58."
MX,Mexico,cpf,legislation,"Código Penal Federal (texto vigente, última reforma DOF 13-03-2026)","Federal Penal Code (consolidated, last amended 13 March 2026)",Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión,1931-08-14,es,https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/CPF.pdf,2026-10-30,"Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. Código Penal Federal (texto vigente, última reforma DOF 13-03-2026) [Federal Penal Code (consolidated, last amended 13 March 2026)]. 1931-08-14."
MX,Mexico,lgt,legislation,"Ley General para Prevenir, Sancionar y Erradicar los Delitos en Materia de Trata de Personas y para la Protección y Asistencia a las Víctimas de estos Delitos (última reforma DOF 14-11-2025)","General Law to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Trafficking in Persons Offences and to Protect and Assist Victims (last amended 14 November 2025)",Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión,2012-06-14,es,https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LGPSEDMTP.pdf,2026-10-30,"Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. Ley General para Prevenir, Sancionar y Erradicar los Delitos en Materia de Trata de Personas y para la Protección y Asistencia a las Víctimas de estos Delitos (última reforma DOF 14-11-2025) [General Law to Prevent, Punish and Eradicate Trafficking in Persons Offences and to Protect and Assist Victims (last amended 14 November 2025)]. 2012-06-14."
MX,Mexico,cpeum,legislation,Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos (última reforma DOF 07-10-2026),Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (last amended 7 October 2026),Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión,1917-02-05,es,https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/CPEUM.pdf,2026-10-30,Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. Constitución Política de los Estados Unidos Mexicanos (última reforma DOF 07-10-2026) [Political Constitution of the United Mexican States (last amended 7 October 2026)]. 1917-02-05.
MX,Mexico,lmigra,legislation,Ley de Migración (última reforma DOF 15-01-2026),Migration Law (last amended 15 January 2026),Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión,2011-05-25,es,https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LMigra.pdf,2026-10-30,Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. Ley de Migración (última reforma DOF 15-01-2026) [Migration Law (last amended 15 January 2026)]. 2011-05-25.
MX,Mexico,lss,legislation,Ley del Seguro Social (última reforma DOF 15-01-2026),Social Security Law (last amended 15 January 2026),Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión,1995-12-21,es,https://www.diputados.gob.mx/LeyesBiblio/pdf/LSS.pdf,2026-10-30,Cámara de Diputados del H. Congreso de la Unión. Ley del Seguro Social (última reforma DOF 15-01-2026) [Social Security Law (last amended 15 January 2026)]. 1995-12-21.
MX,Mexico,cdmx-lcc,legislation,Ley de Cultura Cívica de la Ciudad de México (publicada en la GOCDMX el 7 de junio de 2019; última reforma 1 de marzo de 2023),Civic Culture Law of Mexico City (published 7 June 2019; last amended 1 March 2023),Congreso de la Ciudad de México,2019-06-07,es,https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/archivo-2d138a1bf3bd98b883c46c3572754fad44a97a75.pdf,2026-10-30,Congreso de la Ciudad de México. Ley de Cultura Cívica de la Ciudad de México (publicada en la GOCDMX el 7 de junio de 2019; última reforma 1 de marzo de 2023) [Civic Culture Law of Mexico City (published 7 June 2019; last amended 1 March 2023)]. 2019-06-07.
MX,Mexico,cdmx-cp,legislation,Código Penal para el Distrito Federal (última reforma publicada en la GOCDMX el 26 de agosto de 2026),Penal Code for the Federal District (Mexico City) (last amended 26 August 2026),Congreso de la Ciudad de México,,es,https://www.congresocdmx.gob.mx/archivo-deae456e36ecb11eac420f0f1839cc70e9ea4685.pdf,2026-10-30,Congreso de la Ciudad de México. Código Penal para el Distrito Federal (última reforma publicada en la GOCDMX el 26 de agosto de 2026) [Penal Code for the Federal District (Mexico City) (last amended 26 August 2026)].
MX,Mexico,bc-cp,legislation,Código Penal para el Estado de Baja California (última reforma P.O. 28-08-2026),Penal Code for the State of Baja California (last amended 28 August 2026),H. Congreso del Estado de Baja California,1989-08-20,es,https://www.congresobc.gob.mx/Documentos/ProcesoParlamentario/Leyes/TOMO_V/20260828_CODPENAL.PDF,2026-10-30,H. Congreso del Estado de Baja California. Código Penal para el Estado de Baja California (última reforma P.O. 28-08-2026) [Penal Code for the State of Baja California (last amended 28 August 2026)]. 1989-08-20.
MX,Mexico,qroo-cp,legislation,Código Penal para el Estado Libre y Soberano de Quintana Roo (última reforma POE 14-10-2026),Penal Code for the State of Quintana Roo (last amended 14 October 2026),H. Congreso del Estado de Quintana Roo,,es,https://documentos.congresoqroo.gob.mx/codigos/C6-XVIII-14102026-20261016T150309-C1820261014261-C%C3%B3digo-Penal.pdf,2026-10-30,H. Congreso del Estado de Quintana Roo. Código Penal para el Estado Libre y Soberano de Quintana Roo (última reforma POE 14-10-2026) [Penal Code for the State of Quintana Roo (last amended 14 October 2026)].
MX,Mexico,tijuana-rcets,legislation,"Reglamento para el Control de Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual para el Municipio de Tijuana, Baja California","Regulation for the Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for the Municipality of Tijuana, Baja California",XXV Ayuntamiento de Tijuana,2005-08-12,es,https://www.tijuana.gob.mx/normatividad/documentos/Reglamentos/40_20211229154718384_wp.pdf,2026-10-30,"XXV Ayuntamiento de Tijuana. Reglamento para el Control de Enfermedades de Transmisión Sexual para el Municipio de Tijuana, Baja California [Regulation for the Control of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for the Municipality of Tijuana, Baja California]. 2005-08-12."
MX,Mexico,zamora-2025,parliament,"Iniciativa con proyecto de decreto por el que se adiciona un Capítulo XVIII denominado ""Trabajo Sexual"" al Título Sexto ""Trabajos Especiales"", así como los artículos 353-V, 353-X y 353-Y a la Ley Federal del Trabajo, en materia de trabajo sexual","Bill adding a Chapter XVIII ""Sex Work"" and arts. 353-V, 353-X and 353-Y to the Federal Labour Law","Sistema de Información Legislativa, Secretaría de Gobernación (Dip. Mario Zamora Gastélum, PRI)",2025-05-07,es,https://sil.gobernacion.gob.mx/Archivos/Documentos/2025/05/asun_4898286_20250507_1746635703.pdf,2026-10-30,"Sistema de Información Legislativa, Secretaría de Gobernación (Dip. Mario Zamora Gastélum, PRI). Iniciativa con proyecto de decreto por el que se adiciona un Capítulo XVIII denominado ""Trabajo Sexual"" al Título Sexto ""Trabajos Especiales"", así como los artículos 353-V, 353-X y 353-Y a la Ley Federal del Trabajo, en materia de trabajo sexual [Bill adding a Chapter XVIII ""Sex Work"" and arts. 353-V, 353-X and 353-Y to the Federal Labour Law]. 2025-05-07."
MX,Mexico,jornada-2014,news,Sexoservidores obtienen un amparo para que se les considere trabajadores no asalariados,Sex workers win an amparo to be considered non-salaried workers,La Jornada,2014-02-11,es,https://www.jornada.com.mx/2014/02/11/politica/015n1pol,2026-10-30,La Jornada. Sexoservidores obtienen un amparo para que se les considere trabajadores no asalariados [Sex workers win an amparo to be considered non-salaried workers]. 2014-02-11.
MX,Mexico,debate-feminista-2014,academic,Trabajadoras sexuales conquistan derechos laborales,Sex workers win labour rights,"Debate Feminista (E. Madrid Romero, J. Montejo, R. I. Madrid)",,es,https://www.elsevier.es/pt-revista-debate-feminista-378-articulo-trabajadoras-sexuales-conquistan-derechos-laborales-S0188947816301347,2026-10-30,"Debate Feminista (E. Madrid Romero, J. Montejo, R. I. Madrid). Trabajadoras sexuales conquistan derechos laborales [Sex workers win labour rights]."
MX,Mexico,lasillarota-2019,news,Artículo que prohibía ejercer la prostitución será eliminado,Article that banned prostitution will be removed,La Silla Rota,2019-05-29,es,https://lasillarota.com/metropoli/2019/5/29/articulo-que-prohibia-ejercer-la-prostitucion-sera-eliminado-154072.html,2026-10-30,La Silla Rota. Artículo que prohibía ejercer la prostitución será eliminado [Article that banned prostitution will be removed]. 2019-05-29.
MX,Mexico,zeta-2015,news,Ayuntamiento explota a trabajadoras sexuales,City council exploits sex workers,Semanario ZETA,2015-12-26,es,https://zetatijuana.com/2015/12/ayuntamiento-explota-a-trabajadoras-sexuales/,2026-10-30,Semanario ZETA. Ayuntamiento explota a trabajadoras sexuales [City council exploits sex workers]. 2015-12-26.
MX,Mexico,periodismonegro-2022,news,Ayuntamiento de Tijuana detecta 27 trabajadoras sexuales sin tarjeta sanitaria,Tijuana city council finds 27 sex workers without a health card,Periodismo Negro,2022-08-22,es,https://www.periodismonegro.mx/2022/08/22/ayuntamiento-de-tijuana-detecta-27-trabajadoras-sexuales-sin-tarjeta-sanitaria/,2026-10-30,Periodismo Negro. Ayuntamiento de Tijuana detecta 27 trabajadoras sexuales sin tarjeta sanitaria [Tijuana city council finds 27 sex workers without a health card]. 2022-08-22.
MX,Mexico,union-cancun-2015,news,Cacería contra prostitutas y clientes en Cancún,Crackdown on sex workers and clients in Cancún,Unión Cancún,2015-07-10,es,http://www.unioncancun.mx/articulo/2015/07/10/gobierno/caceria-contra-prostitutas-y-clientes-en-cancun,2026-10-30,Unión Cancún. Cacería contra prostitutas y clientes en Cancún [Crackdown on sex workers and clients in Cancún]. 2015-07-10.
MX,Mexico,copred-2021,government,Encuesta: Trabajo sexual y COVID-19 en la Ciudad de México 2021,Survey: Sex work and COVID-19 in Mexico City 2021,Consejo para Prevenir y Eliminar la Discriminación de la Ciudad de México (COPRED),2021,es,https://copred.cdmx.gob.mx/storage/app/media/ENCUESTA-Trabajo-Sexual-2021.pdf,2026-10-30,Consejo para Prevenir y Eliminar la Discriminación de la Ciudad de México (COPRED). Encuesta: Trabajo sexual y COVID-19 en la Ciudad de México 2021 [Survey: Sex work and COVID-19 in Mexico City 2021]. 2021.
MX,Mexico,tip-2025,government,2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Mexico,,U.S. Department of State,2025,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/mexico/,2026-10-30,U.S. Department of State. 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Mexico. 2025.
MX,Mexico,tip-2026,government,2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Mexico,,U.S. Department of State,2026,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2026-trafficking-in-persons-report/mexico/,2026-10-30,U.S. Department of State. 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Mexico. 2026.
FM,Micronesia (Federated States of),fm-chuuk,legislation,"Chuuk State Code, Title 12, Chapter 28, Prohibition on Certain Forms of Vice",,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System",,en,https://www.fsmlaw.org/chuuk/code/title12/T12_CH28.htm,2026-10-30,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System. Chuuk State Code, Title 12, Chapter 28, Prohibition on Certain Forms of Vice."
FM,Micronesia (Federated States of),fm-pohnpei,legislation,"Code of the State of Pohnpei, 2012 Edition (Advance Copy)",,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System",2012,en,https://www.fsmlaw.org/pohnpei/code/pdf/pohnpei%20state%202012%20code.pdf,2026-10-30,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System. Code of the State of Pohnpei, 2012 Edition (Advance Copy). 2012."
FM,Micronesia (Federated States of),fm-national,legislation,"FSM Code, Title 11 (Crimes), Chapter 6, Subchapter II, Trafficking in Persons",,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System",,en,http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title11/T11_Ch6_SchII_2014.html,2026-10-30,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System. FSM Code, Title 11 (Crimes), Chapter 6, Subchapter II, Trafficking in Persons."
FM,Micronesia (Federated States of),fm-kosrae,legislation,"Kosrae State Code, Title 13, Chapter 5, Offenses Against the Public Welfare and Tradition",,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System",,en,https://www.fsmlaw.org/kosrae/code/title13/t13p01c05.htm,2026-10-30,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System. Kosrae State Code, Title 13, Chapter 5, Offenses Against the Public Welfare and Tradition."
FM,Micronesia (Federated States of),fm-yap,legislation,"Yap State Code (index, Title 11 Crimes and Punishment)",,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System",,en,https://www.fsmlaw.org/yap/code/index.htm,2026-10-30,"FSM Supreme Court, FSM Legal Information System. Yap State Code (index, Title 11 Crimes and Punishment)."
MD,Moldova,md-mo-2018-159,legislation,"Lege privind modificarea unor acte legislative nr. 159 din 12 octombrie 2018 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 416-422, art. 649)",Law No. 159 of 12 October 2018 amending certain legislative acts (Official Gazette),Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova,2018-11-09,ro,https://monitorul.gov.md/ro/monitorul/view/pdf/2075,2026-10-30,"Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova. Lege privind modificarea unor acte legislative nr. 159 din 12 octombrie 2018 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 416-422, art. 649) [Law No. 159 of 12 October 2018 amending certain legislative acts (Official Gazette)]. 2018-11-09."
MD,Moldova,md-mo-2022-102,legislation,"Lege pentru modificarea unor acte normative nr. 102 din 14 aprilie 2022 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 115-117, art. 212)",Law No. 102 of 14 April 2022 amending certain normative acts (Official Gazette),Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova,2022-04-20,ro,https://monitorul.gov.md/ro/monitorul/view/pdf/2440,2026-10-30,"Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova. Lege pentru modificarea unor acte normative nr. 102 din 14 aprilie 2022 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 115-117, art. 212) [Law No. 102 of 14 April 2022 amending certain normative acts (Official Gazette)]. 2022-04-20."
MD,Moldova,md-mo-2022-316,legislation,"Lege pentru modificarea unor acte normative (asigurarea drepturilor victimelor în cazul infracțiunilor privind viața sexuală și violența în familie) nr. 316 din 17 noiembrie 2022 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 394-400, art. 737)",Law No. 316 of 17 November 2022 on the rights of victims of sexual offences and domestic violence (Official Gazette),Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova,2022-12-09,ro,https://monitorul.gov.md/ro/monitorul/view/pdf/2576,2026-10-30,"Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova. Lege pentru modificarea unor acte normative (asigurarea drepturilor victimelor în cazul infracțiunilor privind viața sexuală și violența în familie) nr. 316 din 17 noiembrie 2022 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 394-400, art. 737) [Law No. 316 of 17 November 2022 on the rights of victims of sexual offences and domestic violence (Official Gazette)]. 2022-12-09."
MD,Moldova,md-mo-2022-62,legislation,"Lege cu privire la publicitate nr. 62 din 17 martie 2022 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 98-105, art. 171)",Law No. 62 of 17 March 2022 on Advertising (Official Gazette),Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova,2022-04-08,ro,https://monitorul.gov.md/ro/monitorul/view/pdf/2438,2026-10-30,"Monitorul Oficial al Republicii Moldova. Lege cu privire la publicitate nr. 62 din 17 martie 2022 (Monitorul Oficial nr. 98-105, art. 171) [Law No. 62 of 17 March 2022 on Advertising (Official Gazette)]. 2022-04-08."
MD,Moldova,md-codcontr-2024,legislation,"Codul contravențional al Republicii Moldova nr. 218-XVI din 24.10.2008 (text consolidat, februarie 2024)","Contravention Code (unofficial consolidated text, February 2024)",odo.md (unofficial consolidation),2024-02,ro,https://odo.md/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/CContr.pdf,2026-10-30,"odo.md (unofficial consolidation). Codul contravențional al Republicii Moldova nr. 218-XVI din 24.10.2008 (text consolidat, februarie 2024) [Contravention Code (unofficial consolidated text, February 2024)]. 2024-02."
MD,Moldova,md-cc-dcc49-2018,case-law,Decizia nr. 49 din 31 mai 2018 de inadmisibilitate a sesizării nr. 62g/2018 privind excepția de neconstituționalitate a unor prevederi din articolul 220 din Codul penal (proxenetismul),Constitutional Court Decision No. 49 of 31 May 2018 on Article 220 of the Criminal Code (proxenetism),Curtea Constituțională a Republicii Moldova,2018-05-31,ro,https://constcourt.md/ccdocview.php?l=ro&tip=decizii&docid=468,2026-10-30,Curtea Constituțională a Republicii Moldova. Decizia nr. 49 din 31 mai 2018 de inadmisibilitate a sesizării nr. 62g/2018 privind excepția de neconstituționalitate a unor prevederi din articolul 220 din Codul penal (proxenetismul) [Constitutional Court Decision No. 49 of 31 May 2018 on Article 220 of the Criminal Code (proxenetism)]. 2018-05-31.
MD,Moldova,md-moj-nota-316,government,Notă informativă la proiectul Legii cu privire la modificarea unor acte normative (asigurarea drepturilor victimelor în cazul infracțiunilor privind viața sexuală și violența în familie),Explanatory note to the draft law on victims' rights (sexual offences and domestic violence),Ministerul Justiției al Republicii Moldova,,ro,https://justice.gov.md/sites/default/files/document/attachments/nota_informativa_4.pdf,2026-10-30,Ministerul Justiției al Republicii Moldova. Notă informativă la proiectul Legii cu privire la modificarea unor acte normative (asigurarea drepturilor victimelor în cazul infracțiunilor privind viața sexuală și violența în familie) [Explanatory note to the draft law on victims' rights (sexual offences and domestic violence)].
MD,Moldova,md-echr-litschauer,case-law,"Cauza Litschauer v. Republica Moldova (Cererea nr. 25092/15), hotărâre din 13 noiembrie 2018","Litschauer v. the Republic of Moldova, application no. 25092/15, ECtHR judgment of 13 November 2018 (Romanian translation published by the Government Agent)",Agentul guvernamental al Republicii Moldova,2018-11-13,ro,https://agent.gov.md/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/LITSCHAUER-v.-REPUBLICA-MOLDOVA-red.pdf,2026-10-30,"Agentul guvernamental al Republicii Moldova. Cauza Litschauer v. Republica Moldova (Cererea nr. 25092/15), hotărâre din 13 noiembrie 2018 [Litschauer v. the Republic of Moldova, application no. 25092/15, ECtHR judgment of 13 November 2018 (Romanian translation published by the Government Agent)]. 2018-11-13."
MC,Monaco,mc-code-penal,legislation,Code pénal,Penal Code (consolidated),Legimonaco – Gouvernement Princier de Monaco,,fr,https://legimonaco.mc/code/code-penal/,2026-10-30,Legimonaco – Gouvernement Princier de Monaco. Code pénal [Penal Code (consolidated)].
MN,Mongolia,mn-infringements,legislation,Зөрчлийн тухай хууль /Шинэчилсэн найруулга/,"Law on Infringements (revised edition), consolidated text printed from legalinfo.mn","mmra.gov.mn (Mongolian government agency website), copy of the Legalinfo.mn consolidated text",2017-05-11,mn,https://mmra.gov.mn/Files/legalinfo.mn%20-%20%D0%97%D3%A8%D0%A0%D0%A7%D0%9B%D0%98%D0%99%D0%9D%20%D0%A2%D0%A3%D0%A5%D0%90%D0%99.pdf,2026-10-30,"mmra.gov.mn (Mongolian government agency website), copy of the Legalinfo.mn consolidated text. Зөрчлийн тухай хууль /Шинэчилсэн найруулга/ [Law on Infringements (revised edition), consolidated text printed from legalinfo.mn]. 2017-05-11."
MN,Mongolia,mn-gazette-2020,legislation,"Төрийн мэдээлэл 2020 оны №07 (1109): Эрүүгийн хуульд нэмэлт, өөрчлөлт оруулах тухай",State Gazette 2020 No. 07: Law amending the Criminal Code,Улсын Их Хурлын Тамгын газар (Secretariat of the State Great Khural),2020-02-13,mn,https://parliament.mn/files/7b3bb44ee68f44a7a76c2aa315362129/?d=1,2026-10-30,"Улсын Их Хурлын Тамгын газар (Secretariat of the State Great Khural). Төрийн мэдээлэл 2020 оны №07 (1109): Эрүүгийн хуульд нэмэлт, өөрчлөлт оруулах тухай [State Gazette 2020 No. 07: Law amending the Criminal Code]. 2020-02-13."
MN,Mongolia,mn-nli-study,government,"Садар самуун явдалтай тэмцэх тухай хуулийн хэрэгжилт, эрх зүйн зохицуулалтыг сайжруулах",Improving the implementation and legal regulation of the Law on Combating Pornography (study),Хууль зүйн үндэсний хүрээлэн (National Legal Institute of Mongolia),,mn,https://nli.gov.mn/pdf/sadar_samuun_yavdaltai_temtseh.pdf,2026-10-30,"Хууль зүйн үндэсний хүрээлэн (National Legal Institute of Mongolia). Садар самуун явдалтай тэмцэх тухай хуулийн хэрэгжилт, эрх зүйн зохицуулалтыг сайжруулах [Improving the implementation and legal regulation of the Law on Combating Pornography (study)]."
ME,Montenegro,me-zjrm-2011,legislation,"Zakon o javnom redu i miru (""Službeni list Crne Gore"", br. 64/2011)",Law on Public Order and Peace,Službeni list Crne Gore,2011-12-29,cnr,https://www.sluzbenilist.me/propisi/306909,2026-10-30,"Službeni list Crne Gore. Zakon o javnom redu i miru (""Službeni list Crne Gore"", br. 64/2011) [Law on Public Order and Peace]. 2011-12-29."
ME,Montenegro,me-zjrm-2020,legislation,"Zakon o izmjenama i dopunama Zakona o javnom redu i miru (""Službeni list Crne Gore"", br. 56/2020)",Law amending the Law on Public Order and Peace (2020),Službeni list Crne Gore,2020-06-15,cnr,https://www.sluzbenilist.me/propisi/337196,2026-10-30,"Službeni list Crne Gore. Zakon o izmjenama i dopunama Zakona o javnom redu i miru (""Službeni list Crne Gore"", br. 56/2020) [Law amending the Law on Public Order and Peace (2020)]. 2020-06-15."
ME,Montenegro,me-kz,legislation,"Krivični zakonik Crne Gore (prečišćeni tekst, Katalog propisa 2021)","Criminal Code of Montenegro (consolidated text, 2021 edition)",Zaštitnik ljudskih prava i sloboda Crne Gore (hosting a consolidated text by Pravni ekspert),,cnr,https://www.ombudsman.co.me/docs/1612168040_krivicni-zakonik-crne-gore.pdf,2026-10-30,"Zaštitnik ljudskih prava i sloboda Crne Gore (hosting a consolidated text by Pravni ekspert). Krivični zakonik Crne Gore (prečišćeni tekst, Katalog propisa 2021) [Criminal Code of Montenegro (consolidated text, 2021 edition)]."
MA,Morocco,ma-cp,legislation,Code pénal — Version consolidée en date du 5 juillet 2018,Penal Code — consolidated version as of 5 July 2018,"Ministère de la Justice (copy hosted by the Office National des Œuvres Universitaires, Sociales et Culturelles)",2018-07-05,fr,https://www.onousc.ma/storage/code_penal.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministère de la Justice (copy hosted by the Office National des Œuvres Universitaires, Sociales et Culturelles). Code pénal — Version consolidée en date du 5 juillet 2018 [Penal Code — consolidated version as of 5 July 2018]. 2018-07-05."
MA,Morocco,ma-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Morocco — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/morocco.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Morocco — Gender Justice and the Law."
MA,Morocco,ma-le360,news,Article 490: la pénalisation des relations sexuelles hors mariage de nouveau au centre du débat,Article 490: the criminalisation of sexual relations outside marriage back at the centre of debate,Le360,2026-10-27,fr,https://fr.le360.ma/societe/article-490-la-penalisation-des-relations-sexuelles-hors-mariage-de-nouveau-au-centre-du-debat_GTLEZ4WSNJG7TH52BSZY5MRV4U/,2026-10-30,Le360. Article 490: la pénalisation des relations sexuelles hors mariage de nouveau au centre du débat [Article 490: the criminalisation of sexual relations outside marriage back at the centre of debate]. 2026-10-27.
MZ,Mozambique,mz-cp2019,legislation,"Lei n.º 24/2019, de 24 de Dezembro — Lei de Revisão do Código Penal (Boletim da República, I Série, n.º 248)","Law No. 24/2019 of 24 December revising the Penal Code (Official Gazette, Series I, No. 248)",Boletim da República (copy hosted by Reformar),2019-12-24,pt,https://reformar.co.mz/documentos-diversos/lei-24-2019-lei-de-revisao-do-codigo-penal.pdf,2026-10-30,"Boletim da República (copy hosted by Reformar). Lei n.º 24/2019, de 24 de Dezembro — Lei de Revisão do Código Penal (Boletim da República, I Série, n.º 248) [Law No. 24/2019 of 24 December revising the Penal Code (Official Gazette, Series I, No. 248)]. 2019-12-24."
MZ,Mozambique,mz-lei17-2020,legislation,"Lei n.º 17/2020, de 23 de Dezembro — altera os artigos 214 e 215 e adita o artigo 196-A do Código Penal (Boletim da República, I Série, n.º 246, 2.º Suplemento)",Law No. 17/2020 of 23 December amending arts. 214–215 and adding art. 196-A to the Penal Code,Boletim da República (Gazettes.Africa archive),2020-12-23,pt,https://archive.gazettes.africa/archive/mz/2020/mz-government-gazette-series-i-supplement-no-2-dated-2020-12-23-no-246.pdf,2026-10-30,"Boletim da República (Gazettes.Africa archive). Lei n.º 17/2020, de 23 de Dezembro — altera os artigos 214 e 215 e adita o artigo 196-A do Código Penal (Boletim da República, I Série, n.º 246, 2.º Suplemento) [Law No. 17/2020 of 23 December amending arts. 214–215 and adding art. 196-A to the Penal Code]. 2020-12-23."
MM,Myanmar,mm-asiacatalyst,ngo,"A Legal Review of Detention Centers for Sex Workers in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam",,Asia Catalyst and Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice,2018-06,en,https://asiacatalyst.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Legal-Review-of-Detention-Centers-.pdf,2026-10-30,"Asia Catalyst and Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice. A Legal Review of Detention Centers for Sex Workers in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. 2018-06."
MM,Myanmar,mm-ilga-can,ngo,Input to thematic report of the SR Torture to HRC49: joint submission by ILGA Asia and C.A.N-Myanmar,,ILGA Asia and C.A.N-Myanmar (via OHCHR),2021-08-31,en,https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/2022-01/ILGAAsiaandCANMyanmar.pdf,2026-10-30,ILGA Asia and C.A.N-Myanmar (via OHCHR). Input to thematic report of the SR Torture to HRC49: joint submission by ILGA Asia and C.A.N-Myanmar. 2021-08-31.
NA,Namibia,na-cip,legislation,Combating of Immoral Practices Act 21 of 1980 (annotated; version of 15 May 2024),,NamibLII,,en,https://namiblii.org/akn/na/act/1980/21/eng@2024-05-15,2026-10-30,NamibLII. Combating of Immoral Practices Act 21 of 1980 (annotated; version of 15 May 2024).
NA,Namibia,na-namibian-2025,news,Calls grow for sex work legalisation,,The Namibian,2025-03-13,en,https://www.namibian.com.na/calls-grow-for-sex-work-legalisation/,2026-10-30,The Namibian. Calls grow for sex work legalisation. 2025-03-13.
NR,Nauru,nr-crimes,legislation,Crimes Act 2016 (Act No. 18 of 2016),,Republic of Nauru (copy hosted by ILGA World legal database),2016,en,https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/NR%20-%20LEG%20-%20Crimes%20Act%20(2016)%20-%20OR-OFF(en).pdf,2026-10-30,Republic of Nauru (copy hosted by ILGA World legal database). Crimes Act 2016 (Act No. 18 of 2016). 2016.
NR,Nauru,nr-amnesty,ngo,Nauru: New Crimes Act 2016 a welcome step,,Amnesty International Australia,2016,en,https://www.amnesty.org.au/nauru-new-criminal-law/,2026-10-30,Amnesty International Australia. Nauru: New Crimes Act 2016 a welcome step. 2016.
NP,Nepal,np-httca,legislation,"मानव बेचबिखन तथा ओसारपसार (नियन्त्रण) ऐन, २०६४",Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act 2064 (2007),Nepal Law Commission (नेपाल कानून आयोग),2007-07-24,ne,https://repository.lawcommission.gov.np/np/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%B5-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%87%E0%A4%9A%E0%A4%AC%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%96%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%A5%E0%A4%BE-%E0%A4%93%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%AA%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%A8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A4%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B0%E0%A4%A3-%E0%A4%90%E0%A4%A8-%E0%A5%A8%E0%A5%A6%E0%A5%AC%E0%A5%AA.pdf,2026-10-30,"Nepal Law Commission (नेपाल कानून आयोग). मानव बेचबिखन तथा ओसारपसार (नियन्त्रण) ऐन, २०६४ [Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act 2064 (2007)]. 2007-07-24."
NP,Nepal,np-httca-en,legislation,"Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2064 (2007), unofficial English translation",,The Warnath Group (copy of the English translation),2007-07-24,en,https://www.warnathgroup.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Nepal-TIP-Law-2007.pdf,2026-10-30,"The Warnath Group (copy of the English translation). Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2064 (2007), unofficial English translation. 2007-07-24."
NP,Nepal,np-fwld-2014,ngo,"Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2007: Its Implementation",,"Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD)",2014,en,https://fwld.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/Human-Trafficking-and-Transportation-Control-Act-2007-ITS-IMPLEMENTATION.pdf,2026-10-30,"Forum for Women, Law and Development (FWLD). Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) Act, 2007: Its Implementation. 2014."
NP,Nepal,np-eadarsha,news,होशियार ∕ मानव तस्करी र बेचबिखनमा पर्नुहोला,Beware of falling into human smuggling and trafficking,eAdarsha,,ne,https://www.eadarsha.com/nep/article/%E0%A4%B9%E0%A5%8B%E0%A4%B6%E0%A4%BF%E0%A4%AF%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%B0-%E2%88%95-%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%B5-%E0%A4%A4%E0%A4%B8%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%95%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%80-%E0%A4%B0-%E0%A4%AC%E0%A5%87,2026-10-30,eAdarsha. होशियार ∕ मानव तस्करी र बेचबिखनमा पर्नुहोला [Beware of falling into human smuggling and trafficking].
NP,Nepal,np-ht-2025,news,Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) (Amendment) Bill tabled at HoR,,The Himalayan Times,2025-07-25,en,https://thehimalayantimes.com/nepal/human-trafficking-and-transportation-control-amendment-bill-tabled-at-hor,2026-10-30,The Himalayan Times. Human Trafficking and Transportation (Control) (Amendment) Bill tabled at HoR. 2025-07-25.
NP,Nepal,np-ratopati-2026,news,"Cabinet Meeting Approves 9 Bills for Federal Parliament, Decides on Administration and Technical Education",,Ratopati (English),2026-07-29,en,https://english.ratopati.com/story/72270/these-are-the-decisions-taken-by-the-council-of-ministers-full-text,2026-10-30,"Ratopati (English). Cabinet Meeting Approves 9 Bills for Federal Parliament, Decides on Administration and Technical Education. 2026-07-29."
NL,Netherlands,sr-wetten,legislation,Wetboek van Strafrecht (geldend vanaf 01-07-2026),Criminal Code (version in force from 1 July 2026),Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl),,nl,https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0001854/2026-07-01,2026-10-30,Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl). Wetboek van Strafrecht (geldend vanaf 01-07-2026) [Criminal Code (version in force from 1 July 2026)].
NL,Netherlands,stb-1999-464,legislation,"Wet van 28 oktober 1999 tot wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafrecht, enige andere wetboeken en enige wetten (opheffing algemeen bordeelverbod), Stb. 1999, 464",Act of 28 October 1999 lifting the general brothel ban,Staatsblad,1999-11-09,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-1999-464.html,2026-10-30,"Staatsblad. Wet van 28 oktober 1999 tot wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafrecht, enige andere wetboeken en enige wetten (opheffing algemeen bordeelverbod), Stb. 1999, 464 [Act of 28 October 1999 lifting the general brothel ban]. 1999-11-09."
NL,Netherlands,stb-2000-38,legislation,"Besluit van 18 januari 2000 tot vaststelling van de datum van inwerkingtreding van de wet van 28 oktober 1999 (opheffing algemeen bordeelverbod), Stb. 2000, 38",Decree setting 1 October 2000 as commencement of the brothel-ban repeal,Staatsblad,2000-02-01,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-2000-38.html,2026-10-30,"Staatsblad. Besluit van 18 januari 2000 tot vaststelling van de datum van inwerkingtreding van de wet van 28 oktober 1999 (opheffing algemeen bordeelverbod), Stb. 2000, 38 [Decree setting 1 October 2000 as commencement of the brothel-ban repeal]. 2000-02-01."
NL,Netherlands,stb-2021-467,legislation,"Wet strafbaarstelling misbruik prostituees die slachtoffer zijn van mensenhandel, Stb. 2021, 467",Act criminalising abuse of prostitutes who are trafficking victims,Staatsblad,2021-10-13,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-2021-467.html,2026-10-30,"Staatsblad. Wet strafbaarstelling misbruik prostituees die slachtoffer zijn van mensenhandel, Stb. 2021, 467 [Act criminalising abuse of prostitutes who are trafficking victims]. 2021-10-13."
NL,Netherlands,stb-2024-61,legislation,"Besluit van 25 maart 2024 tot vaststelling van het tijdstip van inwerkingtreding van de Wet seksuele misdrijven, Stb. 2024, 61",Decree on commencement of the Sexual Offences Act (1 July 2024),Staatsblad,2024-03-27,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-2024-61.html,2026-10-30,"Staatsblad. Besluit van 25 maart 2024 tot vaststelling van het tijdstip van inwerkingtreding van de Wet seksuele misdrijven, Stb. 2024, 61 [Decree on commencement of the Sexual Offences Act (1 July 2024)]. 2024-03-27."
NL,Netherlands,stb-2026-312,legislation,"Wet van 30 september 2026 (Wet modernisering en uitbreiding strafbaarstelling mensenhandel), Stb. 2026, 312",Act modernising and extending the criminalisation of human trafficking,Staatsblad,2026-10-14,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/stb-2026-312.html,2026-10-30,"Staatsblad. Wet van 30 september 2026 (Wet modernisering en uitbreiding strafbaarstelling mensenhandel), Stb. 2026, 312 [Act modernising and extending the criminalisation of human trafficking]. 2026-10-14."
NL,Netherlands,gemeentewet,legislation,Gemeentewet,Municipalities Act,Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl),,nl,https://wetten.overheid.nl/BWBR0005416/2026-10-01,2026-10-30,Overheid.nl (wetten.overheid.nl). Gemeentewet [Municipalities Act].
NL,Netherlands,amsterdam-apv,legislation,"Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening 2008 (Amsterdam), geldend van 14-10-2026",Amsterdam General Local Bylaw 2008 (version in force from 14 October 2026),Gemeente Amsterdam / lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl,,nl,https://lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl/CVDR72510,2026-10-30,"Gemeente Amsterdam / lokaleregelgeving.overheid.nl. Algemene Plaatselijke Verordening 2008 (Amsterdam), geldend van 14-10-2026 [Amsterdam General Local Bylaw 2008 (version in force from 14 October 2026)]."
NL,Netherlands,kst-35715-2,parliament,"Regels betreffende de regulering van sekswerk (Wet regulering sekswerk); Voorstel van wet, Kamerstuk 35 715, nr. 2","Sex Work Regulation Bill, bill text",Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2021-01-26,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-35715-2.html,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Regels betreffende de regulering van sekswerk (Wet regulering sekswerk); Voorstel van wet, Kamerstuk 35 715, nr. 2 [Sex Work Regulation Bill, bill text]. 2021-01-26."
NL,Netherlands,tk-35715,parliament,Wetsvoorstel 35715 Wet regulering sekswerk – dossierpagina,Bill 35715 Sex Work Regulation Act – Tweede Kamer dossier,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/wetsvoorstellen/detail?cfg=wetsvoorsteldetails&qry=wetsvoorstel%3A35715,2026-10-30,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Wetsvoorstel 35715 Wet regulering sekswerk – dossierpagina [Bill 35715 Sex Work Regulation Act – Tweede Kamer dossier].
NL,Netherlands,ek-35715,parliament,Wet regulering sekswerk (35.715),,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.eerstekamer.nl/wetsvoorstel/35715_wet_regulering_sekswerk,2026-10-30,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Wet regulering sekswerk (35.715).
NL,Netherlands,ek-33885,parliament,Novelle Wet regulering prostitutie en bestrijding misstanden seksbranche (33.885),,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.eerstekamer.nl/wetsvoorstel/33885_novelle_wet_regulering,2026-10-30,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Novelle Wet regulering prostitutie en bestrijding misstanden seksbranche (33.885).
NL,Netherlands,kst-34193-21,government,"Evaluatie Wet regulering prostitutie en bestrijding misstanden seksbranche; Brief regering; Ambities landelijk sekswerkbeleid, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 21",Government letter: ambitions for national sex-work policy (13 May 2026),Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid,2026-05-13,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-34193-21.html,2026-10-30,"Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid. Evaluatie Wet regulering prostitutie en bestrijding misstanden seksbranche; Brief regering; Ambities landelijk sekswerkbeleid, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 21 [Government letter: ambitions for national sex-work policy (13 May 2026)]. 2026-05-13."
NL,Netherlands,kst-34193-22,government,"Brief regering; WODC-onderzoek Aard en omvang van het aanbod op sekswerkadvertentieplatforms, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 22",Government letter presenting the WODC study on sex-work ad platforms,Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid,2026-09-28,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-1274409.html,2026-10-30,"Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid. Brief regering; WODC-onderzoek Aard en omvang van het aanbod op sekswerkadvertentieplatforms, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 22 [Government letter presenting the WODC study on sex-work ad platforms]. 2026-09-28."
NL,Netherlands,wodc-platforms-2026,government,"Samenvatting – De Nederlandse sekswerkbranche: De aard en omvang van het aanbod op sekswerkadvertentieplatforms (Dialogic i.s.m. NSCR, in opdracht van het WODC)",Summary – The Dutch sex-work sector: nature and size of supply on sex-work advertising platforms,WODC / Dialogic,2026-08-04,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/blg-1274411.pdf,2026-10-30,"WODC / Dialogic. Samenvatting – De Nederlandse sekswerkbranche: De aard en omvang van het aanbod op sekswerkadvertentieplatforms (Dialogic i.s.m. NSCR, in opdracht van het WODC) [Summary – The Dutch sex-work sector: nature and size of supply on sex-work advertising platforms]. 2026-08-04."
NL,Netherlands,kst-34193-13,government,"Brief van de Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid over het WODC-onderzoek 'De Nederlandse seksbranche', Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 13",Government letter on the WODC study 'The Dutch sex industry' (1 February 2022),Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid,2022-02-01,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-34193-13.html,2026-10-30,"Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid. Brief van de Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid over het WODC-onderzoek 'De Nederlandse seksbranche', Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 13 [Government letter on the WODC study 'The Dutch sex industry' (1 February 2022)]. 2022-02-01."
NL,Netherlands,kst-34193-17,government,"Brief regering: aanpak versterking sociale en juridische positie sekswerkers, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 17",Government letter presenting the approach to strengthen sex workers' social and legal position,Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid / Ministerie van SZW,2023-11-10,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-34193-17.html,2026-10-30,"Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid / Ministerie van SZW. Brief regering: aanpak versterking sociale en juridische positie sekswerkers, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 17 [Government letter presenting the approach to strengthen sex workers' social and legal position]. 2023-11-10."
NL,Netherlands,kst-34193-18,government,"Brief van de Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid over de stand van zaken prostitutieleeftijd 21 jaar, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 18",Government letter on the status of proposals to raise the prostitution age to 21 (19 December 2023),Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid,2023-12-19,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-34193-18.html,2026-10-30,"Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid. Brief van de Staatssecretaris van Justitie en Veiligheid over de stand van zaken prostitutieleeftijd 21 jaar, Kamerstuk 34 193, nr. 18 [Government letter on the status of proposals to raise the prostitution age to 21 (19 December 2023)]. 2023-12-19."
NL,Netherlands,tk-36948,parliament,Wetsvoorstel 36948 Wet gemeentelijk toezicht seksbedrijven – dossierpagina,Bill 36948 Municipal Supervision of Sex Businesses Act – Tweede Kamer dossier,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.tweedekamer.nl/kamerstukken/wetsvoorstellen/detail?qry=wetsvoorstel%3A36948&cfg=wetsvoorsteldetails,2026-10-30,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Wetsvoorstel 36948 Wet gemeentelijk toezicht seksbedrijven – dossierpagina [Bill 36948 Municipal Supervision of Sex Businesses Act – Tweede Kamer dossier].
NL,Netherlands,ek-36547,parliament,Wet modernisering en uitbreiding strafbaarstelling mensenhandel (36.547),,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.eerstekamer.nl/wetsvoorstel/36547_wet_modernisering_en,2026-10-30,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Wet modernisering en uitbreiding strafbaarstelling mensenhandel (36.547).
NL,Netherlands,kst-36835-a,parliament,"Implementatiewet herziene Europese richtlijn mensenhandel; Gewijzigd voorstel van wet, Kamerstuk 36 835, A","Implementation Act for the revised EU Anti-Trafficking Directive, text as adopted by the Tweede Kamer (6 October 2026)",Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-10-13,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-36835-A.html,2026-10-30,"Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Implementatiewet herziene Europese richtlijn mensenhandel; Gewijzigd voorstel van wet, Kamerstuk 36 835, A [Implementation Act for the revised EU Anti-Trafficking Directive, text as adopted by the Tweede Kamer (6 October 2026)]. 2026-10-13."
NL,Netherlands,ek-36835,parliament,Implementatie van Richtlijn (EU) 2024/1712 (36.835),,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.eerstekamer.nl/wetsvoorstel/36835_implementatie_van_richtlijn,2026-10-30,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Implementatie van Richtlijn (EU) 2024/1712 (36.835).
NL,Netherlands,kst-36835-29,parliament,"Nader gewijzigd amendement van de leden Faber en Diederik van Dijk, Kamerstuk 36 835, nr. 29",Amendment to raise the prostitution age stepwise from 18 to 21,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-10-05,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-36835-29.html,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Nader gewijzigd amendement van de leden Faber en Diederik van Dijk, Kamerstuk 36 835, nr. 29 [Amendment to raise the prostitution age stepwise from 18 to 21]. 2026-10-05."
NL,Netherlands,kst-28638-274,parliament,"Motie van het lid Tijs van den Brink over de minimumleeftijd ook voor sekswerk verhogen naar 21 jaar, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 274",Motion to apply the age-21 minimum to sex work generally,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-09-08,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-28638-274.html,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Motie van het lid Tijs van den Brink over de minimumleeftijd ook voor sekswerk verhogen naar 21 jaar, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 274 [Motion to apply the age-21 minimum to sex work generally]. 2026-09-08."
NL,Netherlands,kst-28638-269,parliament,"Motie van de leden Boomsma en Bikker over ook voor klanten van prostitutie een wettelijke minimumleeftijd, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 269",Motion on a statutory minimum age for clients,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-09-08,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-28638-269.html,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Motie van de leden Boomsma en Bikker over ook voor klanten van prostitutie een wettelijke minimumleeftijd, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 269 [Motion on a statutory minimum age for clients]. 2026-09-08."
NL,Netherlands,kst-28638-273,parliament,"Motie van het lid Mohandis over onafhankelijk onderzoek naar de effecten van een verhoging van de minimumleeftijd voor sekswerk, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 273",Motion on independent research into the effects of raising the minimum age,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-09-08,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-28638-273.html,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Motie van het lid Mohandis over onafhankelijk onderzoek naar de effecten van een verhoging van de minimumleeftijd voor sekswerk, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 273 [Motion on independent research into the effects of raising the minimum age]. 2026-09-08."
NL,Netherlands,kst-28638-265,parliament,"Motie van het lid Faber over verplichten dat een sekswerker in loondienst is of werkt als zzp'er, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 265",Motion to require sex workers to be employees or self-employed,Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-09-08,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-28638-265.html,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Motie van het lid Faber over verplichten dat een sekswerker in loondienst is of werkt als zzp'er, Kamerstuk 28 638, nr. 265 [Motion to require sex workers to be employees or self-employed]. 2026-09-08."
NL,Netherlands,ondernemersplein-zzp,government,Stappenplan starten als zelfstandig sekswerker,Step-by-step guide: starting as a self-employed sex worker,Ondernemersplein (KVK / Rijksoverheid),,nl,https://ondernemersplein.overheid.nl/bedrijf-starten/starten-als-zzper/werken-als-zelfstandig-sekswerker/,2026-10-30,Ondernemersplein (KVK / Rijksoverheid). Stappenplan starten als zelfstandig sekswerker [Step-by-step guide: starting as a self-employed sex worker].
NL,Netherlands,ondernemersplein-exploitant,government,Stappenplan seksbedrijf starten of overnemen,Step-by-step guide: starting or taking over a sex business,Ondernemersplein (KVK / Rijksoverheid),,nl,https://ondernemersplein.overheid.nl/bedrijf-starten/startsituaties/werken-als-exploitant-in-de-seksuele-dienstverlening/,2026-10-30,Ondernemersplein (KVK / Rijksoverheid). Stappenplan seksbedrijf starten of overnemen [Step-by-step guide: starting or taking over a sex business].
NL,Netherlands,ccv-background,ngo,Achtergrond Wet regulering sekswerk,Background to the Sex Work Regulation Act,Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV),2026-05-28,nl,https://hetccv.nl/themas/integraal-veiligheidsbeleid/sekswerkbeleid/achtergrond-sekswerkbeleid/,2026-10-30,Centrum voor Criminaliteitspreventie en Veiligheid (CCV). Achtergrond Wet regulering sekswerk [Background to the Sex Work Regulation Act]. 2026-05-28.
NL,Netherlands,nr-jaarcijfers-2024,government,Jaarcijfers Mensenhandel 2024: aantal minderjarige slachtoffers van criminele uitbuiting stijgt,Annual human trafficking figures 2024,Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen,2025-10-17,nl,https://www.nationaalrapporteur.nl/actueel/nieuws/2025/10/17/jaarcijfers-mensenhandel-2024-aantal-minderjarige-slachtoffers-van-criminele-uitbuiting-stijgt,2026-10-30,Nationaal Rapporteur Mensenhandel en Seksueel Geweld tegen Kinderen. Jaarcijfers Mensenhandel 2024: aantal minderjarige slachtoffers van criminele uitbuiting stijgt [Annual human trafficking figures 2024]. 2025-10-17.
NL,Netherlands,nd-2026-09-22,news,Leeftijdsgrens voor sekswerk alsnog naar 21 jaar,Age limit for sex work to go to 21 after all,Nederlands Dagblad,2026-09-22,nl,https://www.nd.nl/nieuws/politiek/1332215/leeftijdsgrens-voor-sekswerk-alsnog-naar-21-jaar,2026-10-30,Nederlands Dagblad. Leeftijdsgrens voor sekswerk alsnog naar 21 jaar [Age limit for sex work to go to 21 after all]. 2026-09-22.
NL,Netherlands,nh-2026-06-03,news,"Amsterdam presenteert sober coalitieakkoord: veel ambtenaren eruit, geen erotisch centrum",Amsterdam presents austere coalition agreement: no erotic centre,NH Nieuws,2026-06-03,nl,https://www.nhnieuws.nl/nieuws/360373/wat-staat-in-coalitieakkoord-amsterdam,2026-10-30,"NH Nieuws. Amsterdam presenteert sober coalitieakkoord: veel ambtenaren eruit, geen erotisch centrum [Amsterdam presents austere coalition agreement: no erotic centre]. 2026-06-03."
NL,Netherlands,at5-2024-02-20,news,Komend weekend mogen prostitutieramen Wallen weer langer open,Wallen prostitution windows may stay open longer again from this weekend,AT5,2024-02-20,nl,https://www.at5.nl/artikelen/225170/komend-weekend-mogen-prostitutieramen-wallen-weer-langer-open,2026-10-30,AT5. Komend weekend mogen prostitutieramen Wallen weer langer open [Wallen prostitution windows may stay open longer again from this weekend]. 2024-02-20.
NL,Netherlands,ah-2026-257,parliament,"Antwoord op vragen van het lid Faber over de appreciatie van het amendement 36835-9 in het kader van het trapsgewijs verhogen van de leeftijd voor prostitutie van 18 naar 21 jaar, Aanhangsel Handelingen II 2026/27, nr. 257",Minister's answers to written questions on the stepwise age-21 amendment (5 October 2026),Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal,2026-10-06,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/ah-1272963.pdf,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Antwoord op vragen van het lid Faber over de appreciatie van het amendement 36835-9 in het kader van het trapsgewijs verhogen van de leeftijd voor prostitutie van 18 naar 21 jaar, Aanhangsel Handelingen II 2026/27, nr. 257 [Minister's answers to written questions on the stepwise age-21 amendment (5 October 2026)]. 2026-10-06."
NL,Netherlands,kst-37020-vi-2,government,"Vaststelling van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid (VI) voor het jaar 2027; Memorie van toelichting, Kamerstuk 37 020-VI, nr. 2","Ministry of Justice and Security budget 2027, explanatory memorandum",Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid,2026-09-15,nl,https://zoek.officielebekendmakingen.nl/kst-37020-VI-2.html,2026-10-30,"Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid. Vaststelling van de begrotingsstaten van het Ministerie van Justitie en Veiligheid (VI) voor het jaar 2027; Memorie van toelichting, Kamerstuk 37 020-VI, nr. 2 [Ministry of Justice and Security budget 2027, explanatory memorandum]. 2026-09-15."
NL,Netherlands,tk-stemmingen-36835,parliament,"Overzicht van stemmingen in de Tweede Kamer, wetsvoorstel 36 835, 6 oktober 2026",Tweede Kamer voting overview on bill 36 835 (6 October 2026),Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (via Eerste Kamer),2026-10-06,nl,https://www.eerstekamer.nl/behandeling/20261006/stemmingsoverzicht_tweede_kamer_7/document3/f=/vn1lh0xnsqxq.pdf,2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (via Eerste Kamer). Overzicht van stemmingen in de Tweede Kamer, wetsvoorstel 36 835, 6 oktober 2026 [Tweede Kamer voting overview on bill 36 835 (6 October 2026)]. 2026-10-06."
NL,Netherlands,tk-vote-2026z18344,parliament,"Zaak 2026Z18344, Motie Boomsma en Bikker (28 638, nr. 269): besluit en stemming 22 september 2026 (open data)",Vote record: Boomsma/Bikker motion on a client minimum age (rejected 22 September 2026),Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (Gegevensmagazijn),2026-09-22,nl,https://gegevensmagazijn.tweedekamer.nl/OData/v4/2.0/Zaak?$filter=Nummer%20eq%20'2026Z18344'&$expand=Besluit($expand=Stemming),2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (Gegevensmagazijn). Zaak 2026Z18344, Motie Boomsma en Bikker (28 638, nr. 269): besluit en stemming 22 september 2026 (open data) [Vote record: Boomsma/Bikker motion on a client minimum age (rejected 22 September 2026)]. 2026-09-22."
NL,Netherlands,tk-vote-2026z18340,parliament,"Zaak 2026Z18340, Motie Faber (28 638, nr. 265): besluit en stemming 22 september 2026 (open data)",Vote record: Faber motion on employment status of sex workers (rejected 22 September 2026),Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (Gegevensmagazijn),2026-09-22,nl,https://gegevensmagazijn.tweedekamer.nl/OData/v4/2.0/Zaak?$filter=Nummer%20eq%20'2026Z18340'&$expand=Besluit($expand=Stemming),2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (Gegevensmagazijn). Zaak 2026Z18340, Motie Faber (28 638, nr. 265): besluit en stemming 22 september 2026 (open data) [Vote record: Faber motion on employment status of sex workers (rejected 22 September 2026)]. 2026-09-22."
NL,Netherlands,tk-vote-2026z18348,parliament,"Zaak 2026Z18348, Motie Mohandis (28 638, nr. 273): besluit en stemming 22 september 2026 (open data)",Vote record: Mohandis motion on research into the effects of the age increase (adopted 22 September 2026),Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (Gegevensmagazijn),2026-09-22,nl,https://gegevensmagazijn.tweedekamer.nl/OData/v4/2.0/Zaak?$filter=Nummer%20eq%20'2026Z18348'&$expand=Besluit($expand=Stemming),2026-10-30,"Tweede Kamer der Staten-Generaal (Gegevensmagazijn). Zaak 2026Z18348, Motie Mohandis (28 638, nr. 273): besluit en stemming 22 september 2026 (open data) [Vote record: Mohandis motion on research into the effects of the age increase (adopted 22 September 2026)]. 2026-09-22."
NL,Netherlands,ek-32211,parliament,Wet regulering prostitutie en bestrijding misstanden seksbranche (32.211),Regulation of Prostitution and Combating Abuses in the Sex Industry Bill (32 211) – Eerste Kamer dossier,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal,,nl,https://www.eerstekamer.nl/wetsvoorstel/32211_wet_regulering_prostitutie,2026-10-30,Eerste Kamer der Staten-Generaal. Wet regulering prostitutie en bestrijding misstanden seksbranche (32.211) [Regulation of Prostitution and Combating Abuses in the Sex Industry Bill (32 211) – Eerste Kamer dossier].
NZ,New Zealand,nz-pra-2003,legislation,"Prostitution Reform Act 2003 (2003 No 28), version as at 23 September 2026",,New Zealand Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel Office),,en,https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2003/28/en/latest/,2026-10-30,"New Zealand Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel Office). Prostitution Reform Act 2003 (2003 No 28), version as at 23 September 2026."
NZ,New Zealand,nz-immigration-act-2009,legislation,"Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51), version as at 10 July 2026",,New Zealand Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel Office),,en,https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2009/51/en/latest/,2026-10-30,"New Zealand Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel Office). Immigration Act 2009 (2009 No 51), version as at 10 July 2026."
NZ,New Zealand,nz-hdca-2015,legislation,"Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (2015 No 63), version as at 9 March 2022",,New Zealand Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel Office),,en,https://www.legislation.govt.nz/act/public/2015/63/en/latest/,2026-10-30,"New Zealand Legislation (Parliamentary Counsel Office). Harmful Digital Communications Act 2015 (2015 No 63), version as at 9 March 2022."
NZ,New Zealand,nz-plrc-2008,government,Report of the Prostitution Law Review Committee on the Operation of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003,,"Prostitution Law Review Committee, Ministry of Justice (copy hosted by NZPC)",2008-05,en,https://prostitutescollective.net/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/report-of-the-nz-prostitution-law-committee-2008.pdf,2026-10-30,"Prostitution Law Review Committee, Ministry of Justice (copy hosted by NZPC). Report of the Prostitution Law Review Committee on the Operation of the Prostitution Reform Act 2003. 2008-05."
NZ,New Zealand,nz-ird-ir296,government,Private operators (IR296),,Inland Revenue,2023-04,en,https://www.ird.govt.nz/-/media/project/ir/home/documents/forms-and-guides/ir200---ir299/ir296/ir296-2023.pdf,2026-10-30,Inland Revenue. Private operators (IR296). 2023-04.
NZ,New Zealand,rnz-2023-s19,news,"Migrants still prohibited from sex industry, despite UN report",,RNZ,2023-10-23,en,https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/500839/migrants-still-prohibited-from-sex-industry-despite-un-report,2026-10-30,"RNZ. Migrants still prohibited from sex industry, despite UN report. 2023-10-23."
NZ,New Zealand,us-tip-2025-nz,government,2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: New Zealand,,United States Department of State,2025,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/new-zealand/,2026-10-30,United States Department of State. 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: New Zealand. 2025.
NZ,New Zealand,lop-canada-2022,parliament,Prostitution: A Review of Legislation in Selected Countries (Publication No. 2022-21-E),,Library of Parliament of Canada,2022-10-25,en,https://lop.parl.ca/sites/PublicWebsite/default/en_CA/ResearchPublications/202221E,2026-10-30,Library of Parliament of Canada. Prostitution: A Review of Legislation in Selected Countries (Publication No. 2022-21-E). 2022-10-25.
NI,Nicaragua,ni-cp,legislation,"Texto Consolidado, Ley N°. 641, Código Penal (La Gaceta, Diario Oficial N°. 32, 20 de febrero de 2024)","Consolidated text, Law No. 641, Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 32, 20 February 2024)",Asamblea Nacional de la República de Nicaragua,2024-02-20,es,http://legislacion.asamblea.gob.ni/__062569d000710dd9.nsf/09cf45d6fc893868062572650059911e/c666a96aa982330c0625736100623636,2026-10-30,"Asamblea Nacional de la República de Nicaragua. Texto Consolidado, Ley N°. 641, Código Penal (La Gaceta, Diario Oficial N°. 32, 20 de febrero de 2024) [Consolidated text, Law No. 641, Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 32, 20 February 2024)]. 2024-02-20."
NI,Nicaragua,ni-redtrasex-2020,ngo,Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Nicaragua,Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Nicaragua,RedTraSex / Asociación Girasoles,2020-11,es,https://redtrasex.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mapeo_de_leyes_nicaragua_rts2020.pdf,2026-10-30,RedTraSex / Asociación Girasoles. Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Nicaragua [Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Nicaragua]. 2020-11.
NE,Niger,ne-cp,legislation,"Code pénal (loi n° 61-27 du 15 juillet 1961, modifiée par la loi n° 2003-025 du 13 juin 2003)","Penal Code (Law No. 61-27 of 15 July 1961, as amended by Law No. 2003-025 of 13 June 2003)",Ministère de la Justice du Niger (copy hosted by antislaverylaw.ac.uk),2003,fr,https://antislaverylaw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Niger-Penal-Code.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministère de la Justice du Niger (copy hosted by antislaverylaw.ac.uk). Code pénal (loi n° 61-27 du 15 juillet 1961, modifiée par la loi n° 2003-025 du 13 juin 2003) [Penal Code (Law No. 61-27 of 15 July 1961, as amended by Law No. 2003-025 of 13 June 2003)]. 2003."
NE,Niger,ne-nigerinter-2018,news,"« À Niamey, la prostitution est érigée en un véritable système », dixit CP Mme Boubacar Adiza Adamou","'In Niamey, prostitution has become a real system', says Police Commissioner Boubacar Adiza Adamou",Niger Inter,2018-06-19,fr,https://nigerinter.com/2018/06/19/a-niamey-la-prostitution-est-erigee-en-un-veritable-systeme-dixit-cp-mme-boubacar-adiza-adamou/,2026-10-30,"Niger Inter. « À Niamey, la prostitution est érigée en un véritable système », dixit CP Mme Boubacar Adiza Adamou ['In Niamey, prostitution has become a real system', says Police Commissioner Boubacar Adiza Adamou]. 2018-06-19."
NG,Nigeria,ng-cc,legislation,"Criminal Code Act, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004",,"Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Laws of Nigeria",,en,https://www.placng.org/lawsofnigeria/laws/C38.pdf,2026-10-30,"Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC), Laws of Nigeria. Criminal Code Act, Cap. C38, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004."
NG,Nigeria,ng-pc-fct,legislation,"Penal Code Act, Chapter 53 LFN (Abuja)",,ILGA World Database (copy),,en,https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/NG%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(Northern%20States)%20Federal%20Provisions%20Act%20(1959)%20-%20OR(en).pdf,2026-10-30,"ILGA World Database (copy). Penal Code Act, Chapter 53 LFN (Abuja)."
NG,Nigeria,ng-pc-1963,legislation,"The Penal Code Law, Northern Region No. 18 of 1959, annotated (2nd edition, 1963)",,Scanned edition hosted by anticor.world,1963,en,"https://anticor.world/assets/brics/The%20Panel%20Code%20Law,%20Northern%20Region%20No.18%201959.pdf",2026-10-30,"Scanned edition hosted by anticor.world. The Penal Code Law, Northern Region No. 18 of 1959, annotated (2nd edition, 1963). 1963."
NG,Nigeria,ng-ostien-codes,academic,"The Centre for Islamic Legal Studies' Draft Harmonised Sharia Penal Code Annotated (Sharia Implementation in Northern Nigeria 1999–2006: A Sourcebook, vol. IV, ch. 4, part III)",,"Philip Ostien (ed.), Spectrum Books / Sharia Debates in Africa",2007,en,http://www.sharia-in-africa.net/media/publications/sharia-implementation-in-northern-nigeria/vol_4_4_chapter_4_part_III.pdf,2026-10-30,"Philip Ostien (ed.), Spectrum Books / Sharia Debates in Africa. The Centre for Islamic Legal Studies' Draft Harmonised Sharia Penal Code Annotated (Sharia Implementation in Northern Nigeria 1999–2006: A Sourcebook, vol. IV, ch. 4, part III). 2007."
NG,Nigeria,ng-ostien-intro,academic,"Introduction to Chapter 4: The Sharia Penal Codes (Sharia Implementation in Northern Nigeria 1999–2006: A Sourcebook, vol. IV, ch. 4, part I)",,"Philip Ostien (ed.), Spectrum Books / Sharia Debates in Africa",2007,en,http://www.sharia-in-africa.net/media/publications/sharia-implementation-in-northern-nigeria/vol_4_2_chapter_4_part_I.pdf,2026-10-30,"Philip Ostien (ed.), Spectrum Books / Sharia Debates in Africa. Introduction to Chapter 4: The Sharia Penal Codes (Sharia Implementation in Northern Nigeria 1999–2006: A Sourcebook, vol. IV, ch. 4, part I). 2007."
NG,Nigeria,ng-ostien-vices,academic,"Changes in the Law in the Sharia States Aimed at Suppressing Social Vices (Sharia Implementation in Northern Nigeria 1999–2006: A Sourcebook, vol. III, ch. 3, part II)",,"Philip Ostien and M. J. Umaru, Spectrum Books / Sharia Debates in Africa",2007,en,http://www.sharia-in-africa.net/media/publications/sharia-implementation-in-northern-nigeria/vol_3_3_chapter_3_part_II.pdf,2026-10-30,"Philip Ostien and M. J. Umaru, Spectrum Books / Sharia Debates in Africa. Changes in the Law in the Sharia States Aimed at Suppressing Social Vices (Sharia Implementation in Northern Nigeria 1999–2006: A Sourcebook, vol. III, ch. 3, part II). 2007."
NG,Nigeria,ng-dailytrust-2024,news,"Kano Hisbah confiscates beer truck, arrests 15 suspected prostitutes",,Daily Trust,2024-02-12,en,https://dailytrust.com/kano-hisbah-confiscates-beer-truck-arrests-15-suspected-prostitutes/,2026-10-30,"Daily Trust. Kano Hisbah confiscates beer truck, arrests 15 suspected prostitutes. 2024-02-12."
NG,Nigeria,ng-pmnews-2026,news,22 arrested as Kano Hisbah foils alleged illegal event,,P.M. News,2026-09-05,en,https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2026/09/05/22-arrested-as-kano-hisbah-foils-alleged-illegal-event/,2026-10-30,P.M. News. 22 arrested as Kano Hisbah foils alleged illegal event. 2026-09-05.
KP,North Korea,kp-admin-penalties-2008,legislation,조선민주주의인민공화국 행정처벌법 (2008년 5월 20일 최고인민회의 상임위원회 정령 제2712호로 수정보충),Administrative Penalties Law of the DPRK (as amended by decree No. 2712 of 20 May 2008),WIPO Lex (World Intellectual Property Organization),2008-05-20,ko,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/es/text/331347,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex (World Intellectual Property Organization). 조선민주주의인민공화국 행정처벌법 (2008년 5월 20일 최고인민회의 상임위원회 정령 제2712호로 수정보충) [Administrative Penalties Law of the DPRK (as amended by decree No. 2712 of 20 May 2008)]. 2008-05-20.
KP,North Korea,kp-cedaw-report-2016,intergovernmental,Combined second to fourth periodic reports of States parties: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (CEDAW/C/PRK/2-4),,UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (report submitted by the DPRK Government),2016-06-01,en,https://documents.un.org/api/symbol/access?s=CEDAW/C/PRK/2-4&l=en&t=pdf,2026-10-30,UN Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women (report submitted by the DPRK Government). Combined second to fourth periodic reports of States parties: Democratic People's Republic of Korea (CEDAW/C/PRK/2-4). 2016-06-01.
MK,North Macedonia,mk-kz-1996,legislation,Кривичен законик („Службен весник на Република Македонија“ бр. 37/1996),"Criminal Code (original 1996 text, Official Gazette 37/1996)",Службен весник на Република Македонија,1996-07-29,mk,https://slvesnik.com.mk/Issues/90E0B29D702D49A48DBCC2239374B927.pdf,2026-10-30,"Службен весник на Република Македонија. Кривичен законик („Службен весник на Република Македонија“ бр. 37/1996) [Criminal Code (original 1996 text, Official Gazette 37/1996)]. 1996-07-29."
MK,North Macedonia,mk-kz,legislation,Кривичен законик (Неофицијален пречистен текст),"Criminal Code (unofficial consolidated text, Public Prosecutor's Office)",Јавно обвинителство на Република Северна Македонија,,mk,https://jorm.gov.mk/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/%D0%B7%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B8%D0%BA-%D0%BF%D1%80%D0%B5%D1%87%D0%B8%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BD-%D1%82%D0%B5%D0%BA%D1%81%D1%82.pdf,2026-10-30,"Јавно обвинителство на Република Северна Македонија. Кривичен законик (Неофицијален пречистен текст) [Criminal Code (unofficial consolidated text, Public Prosecutor's Office)]."
MK,North Macedonia,mk-esem-2017,ngo,Анализа на законска рамка и институционален одговор кон насилството врз жените,Analysis of the legal framework and institutional response to violence against women,"Здружение за еманципација, солидарност и еднаквост на жените (ЕСЕ)",2017,mk,https://esem.org.mk/pdf/Publikacii/2017/Analiza%20na%20zakonska%20ramka.pdf,2026-10-30,"Здружение за еманципација, солидарност и еднаквост на жените (ЕСЕ). Анализа на законска рамка и институционален одговор кон насилството врз жените [Analysis of the legal framework and institutional response to violence against women]. 2017."
NO,Norway,no-strl-ch26,legislation,Lov om straff (straffeloven) – Kapittel 26. Seksuallovbrudd,Penal Code – Chapter 26. Sexual offences,Lovdata,,no,https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-05-20-28/KAPITTEL_2-11,2026-10-30,Lovdata. Lov om straff (straffeloven) – Kapittel 26. Seksuallovbrudd [Penal Code – Chapter 26. Sexual offences].
NO,Norway,no-strl-ch1,legislation,Lov om straff (straffeloven) – Kapittel 1. Straffelovgivningens virkeområde,Penal Code – Chapter 1. Scope of criminal legislation,Lovdata,,no,https://lovdata.no/dokument/NL/lov/2005-05-20-28/KAPITTEL_1-1,2026-10-30,Lovdata. Lov om straff (straffeloven) – Kapittel 1. Straffelovgivningens virkeområde [Penal Code – Chapter 1. Scope of criminal legislation].
NO,Norway,no-stortinget-dok8-204,parliament,Representantforslag om rettigheter og trygghet for personer som selger sex (Dokument 8:204 S (2025–2026)),Representative proposal on rights and safety for people who sell sex,Stortinget,2026-03-24,no,https://www.stortinget.no/no/Saker-og-publikasjoner/Publikasjoner/Representantforslag/2025-2026/dok8-202526-204s/,2026-10-30,Stortinget. Representantforslag om rettigheter og trygghet for personer som selger sex (Dokument 8:204 S (2025–2026)) [Representative proposal on rights and safety for people who sell sex]. 2026-03-24.
NO,Norway,no-stortinget-inns-428,parliament,Innst. 428 S (2025–2026) Innstilling fra justiskomiteen om representantforslag om rettigheter og trygghet for personer som selger sex,Recommendation of the Standing Committee on Justice on the proposal on rights and safety for people who sell sex,Stortinget,2026-05-28,no,https://www.stortinget.no/no/Saker-og-publikasjoner/Publikasjoner/Innstillinger/Stortinget/2025-2026/inns-202526-428s/?all=true,2026-10-30,Stortinget. Innst. 428 S (2025–2026) Innstilling fra justiskomiteen om representantforslag om rettigheter og trygghet for personer som selger sex [Recommendation of the Standing Committee on Justice on the proposal on rights and safety for people who sell sex]. 2026-05-28.
NO,Norway,no-pion-2022,ngo,Straffelovrådet vil fjerne sexkjøpsloven,The Penal Code Council wants to remove the sex purchase law,PION,2022-12-21,no,https://pion-norge.no/aktuelt/straffelovradet-vil-fjerne-sexkjpsloven/,2026-10-30,PION. Straffelovrådet vil fjerne sexkjøpsloven [The Penal Code Council wants to remove the sex purchase law]. 2022-12-21.
OM,Oman,om-penal,legislation,مرسوم سلطاني رقم ٧ / ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون الجزاء (الصيغة المعدلة),Royal Decree 7/2018 Issuing the Penal Law (amended text),Qanoon.om,2018-01-11,ar,https://qanoon.om/p/2018/l2018007/,2026-10-30,Qanoon.om. مرسوم سلطاني رقم ٧ / ٢٠١٨ بإصدار قانون الجزاء (الصيغة المعدلة) [Royal Decree 7/2018 Issuing the Penal Law (amended text)]. 2018-01-11.
OM,Oman,om-cyber,legislation,مرسوم سلطاني رقم ١٢ / ٢٠١١ بإصدار قانون مكافحة جرائم تقنية المعلومات,Royal Decree 12/2011 Issuing the Cyber Crime Law,Qanoon.om,2011,ar,https://qanoon.om/p/2011/rd2011012/,2026-10-30,Qanoon.om. مرسوم سلطاني رقم ١٢ / ٢٠١١ بإصدار قانون مكافحة جرائم تقنية المعلومات [Royal Decree 12/2011 Issuing the Cyber Crime Law]. 2011.
PK,Pakistan,pk-ppc,legislation,The Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860),,"The Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice",,en,https://pakistancode.gov.pk/pdffiles/administratord5622ea3f15bfa00b17d2cf7770a8434.pdf,2026-10-30,"The Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice. The Pakistan Penal Code (XLV of 1860)."
PK,Pakistan,pk-spo,legislation,"The [Punjab] Suppression of Prostitution Ordinance, 1961 (W.P. Ordinance II of 1961)",,Nasir Law Associates (reproduction of the Punjab text),1961-01-07,en,http://nasirlawsite.com/laws/prostitu.htm,2026-10-30,"Nasir Law Associates (reproduction of the Punjab text). The [Punjab] Suppression of Prostitution Ordinance, 1961 (W.P. Ordinance II of 1961). 1961-01-07."
PK,Pakistan,pk-peca,legislation,"The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (XL of 2016)",,"The Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice",,en,https://www.pakistancode.gov.pk/pdffiles/administrator6a061efe0ed5bd153fa8b79b8eb4cba7.pdf,2026-10-30,"The Pakistan Code, Ministry of Law and Justice. The Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, 2016 (XL of 2016)."
PW,Palau,pw-pc,legislation,"Penal Code, 17 PNCA (Palau National Code Annotated), Supplement 9",,"Office of the Special Prosecutor, Republic of Palau",,en,https://palauosp.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Penal-Code-17-PNCA.pdf,2026-10-30,"Office of the Special Prosecutor, Republic of Palau. Penal Code, 17 PNCA (Palau National Code Annotated), Supplement 9."
PA,Panama,pa-dto-149-1949,legislation,"Decreto 149 de 20 de mayo de 1949, por el cual se desarrollan disposiciones en represión de la prostitución y se dictan medidas sobre higiene social y moralidad pública (Gaceta Oficial 10914)",Decree 149 of 20 May 1949 on the repression of prostitution and on social hygiene and public morality,"Asamblea Nacional de Panamá, LEGISPAN (copia alojada por Justia)",1949-06-06,es,https://docs.panama.justia.com/federales/decretos/149-de-1949-jun-6-1949.pdf,2026-10-30,"Asamblea Nacional de Panamá, LEGISPAN (copia alojada por Justia). Decreto 149 de 20 de mayo de 1949, por el cual se desarrollan disposiciones en represión de la prostitución y se dictan medidas sobre higiene social y moralidad pública (Gaceta Oficial 10914) [Decree 149 of 20 May 1949 on the repression of prostitution and on social hygiene and public morality]. 1949-06-06."
PA,Panama,pa-cp,legislation,"Texto Único del Código Penal de la República de Panamá (comentado), 2016","Consolidated text of the Penal Code of Panama (annotated), 2016",Ministerio Público – Procuraduría General de la Nación,2016,es,https://ministeriopublico.gob.pa/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/codigo-penal-2016.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministerio Público – Procuraduría General de la Nación. Texto Único del Código Penal de la República de Panamá (comentado), 2016 [Consolidated text of the Penal Code of Panama (annotated), 2016]. 2016."
PA,Panama,pa-defensoria-2019,government,Defensoría del Pueblo realiza reunión para la prevención de situaciones de violencia contra las trabajadoras sexuales,Ombudsman holds meeting on preventing violence against sex workers,Defensoría del Pueblo de Panamá,2019-02-25,es,https://www.defensoria.gob.pa/defensoria-del-pueblo-realiza-reunion-para-la-prevencion-de-situaciones-de-violencia-contra-las-trabajadoras-sexuales/,2026-10-30,Defensoría del Pueblo de Panamá. Defensoría del Pueblo realiza reunión para la prevención de situaciones de violencia contra las trabajadoras sexuales [Ombudsman holds meeting on preventing violence against sex workers]. 2019-02-25.
PA,Panama,pa-estrella-2015,news,"En Panamá, la prostitución quedó en un “vacío legal”","In Panama, prostitution was left in a 'legal vacuum'",La Estrella de Panamá,2015-10-18,es,https://www.laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/quedo-vacio-legal-panama-prostitucion-FNLE152236,2026-10-30,"La Estrella de Panamá. En Panamá, la prostitución quedó en un “vacío legal” [In Panama, prostitution was left in a 'legal vacuum']. 2015-10-18."
PA,Panama,pa-redtrasex-2020,ngo,Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Panamá,Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Panama,RedTraSex / Mujeres con Dignidad y Derecho de Panamá,2020-11,es,https://redtrasex.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/mapeo_de_leyes_panama_rts2020.pdf,2026-10-30,RedTraSex / Mujeres con Dignidad y Derecho de Panamá. Marco legal sobre el trabajo sexual y participación política de las mujeres trabajadoras sexuales en Panamá [Legal framework on sex work and political participation of women sex workers in Panama]. 2020-11.
PG,Papua New Guinea,pg-amnesty,ngo,Outlawed and Abused: Criminalizing Sex Work in Papua New Guinea (ASA 34/4129/2016),,Amnesty International,2016,en,https://www.amnestyusa.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/png_report_-_sex_workers_rights_-_embargoed_-_final.pdf,2026-10-30,Amnesty International. Outlawed and Abused: Criminalizing Sex Work in Papua New Guinea (ASA 34/4129/2016). 2016.
PY,Paraguay,py-cp,legislation,"Ley N° 1160, Código Penal","Law No. 1160, Penal Code",Biblioteca y Archivo Central del Congreso de la Nación (BACN),,es,https://www.bacn.gov.py/leyes-paraguayas/3497/ley-n-1160-codigo-penal,2026-10-30,"Biblioteca y Archivo Central del Congreso de la Nación (BACN). Ley N° 1160, Código Penal [Law No. 1160, Penal Code]."
PY,Paraguay,py-ley-3440,legislation,"Ley N° 3440, que modifica varias disposiciones de la Ley N° 1.160/97, Código Penal","Law No. 3440 amending several provisions of Law No. 1,160/97, Penal Code",Biblioteca y Archivo Central del Congreso de la Nación (BACN),2008-07-16,es,https://www.bacn.gov.py/leyes-paraguayas/3485/ley-n-3440-modifica-varias-disposiciones-de-la-ley-n-116097-codigo-penal,2026-10-30,"Biblioteca y Archivo Central del Congreso de la Nación (BACN). Ley N° 3440, que modifica varias disposiciones de la Ley N° 1.160/97, Código Penal [Law No. 3440 amending several provisions of Law No. 1,160/97, Penal Code]. 2008-07-16."
PE,Peru,pe-ley-30963,legislation,"Ley N° 30963, Ley que modifica el Código Penal respecto a las sanciones del delito de explotación sexual en sus diversas modalidades y delitos conexos, para proteger con especial énfasis a las niñas, niños, adolescentes y mujeres",Law No. 30963 amending the Penal Code on penalties for sexual exploitation in its various forms and related offences,"Congreso de la República del Perú (El Peruano, Normas Legales)",2019-06-18,es,https://leyes.congreso.gob.pe/Documentos/2016_2021/ADLP/Normas_Legales/30963-LEY.pdf,2026-10-30,"Congreso de la República del Perú (El Peruano, Normas Legales). Ley N° 30963, Ley que modifica el Código Penal respecto a las sanciones del delito de explotación sexual en sus diversas modalidades y delitos conexos, para proteger con especial énfasis a las niñas, niños, adolescentes y mujeres [Law No. 30963 amending the Penal Code on penalties for sexual exploitation in its various forms and related offences]. 2019-06-18."
PE,Peru,pe-larepublica-2022,news,¿Los prostíbulos son legales en Perú y pueden obtener licencia de funcionamiento? Conoce el caso de Las Sirenitas y Lady Scort,Are brothels legal in Peru and can they obtain an operating licence? The cases of Las Sirenitas and Lady Scort,La República,2022-12-06,es,https://larepublica.pe/sociedad/2022/12/06/los-prostibulos-son-legales-en-peru-y-pueden-obtener-licencia-de-funcionamiento-conoce-el-caso-de-las-sirenitas-y-lady-scort,2026-10-30,La República. ¿Los prostíbulos son legales en Perú y pueden obtener licencia de funcionamiento? Conoce el caso de Las Sirenitas y Lady Scort [Are brothels legal in Peru and can they obtain an operating licence? The cases of Las Sirenitas and Lady Scort]. 2022-12-06.
PH,Philippines,ph-rpc,legislation,"Act No. 3815, An Act Revising the Penal Code and Other Penal Laws (Revised Penal Code)",,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation",1930-12-08,en,https://lawphil.net/statutes/acts/act1930/act_3815_1930.html,2026-10-30,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation. Act No. 3815, An Act Revising the Penal Code and Other Penal Laws (Revised Penal Code). 1930-12-08."
PH,Philippines,ph-ra10158,legislation,"Republic Act No. 10158, An Act Decriminalizing Vagrancy, Amending for this Purpose Article 202 of the Revised Penal Code",,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation",2012-03-27,en,https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2012/ra_10158_2012.html,2026-10-30,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation. Republic Act No. 10158, An Act Decriminalizing Vagrancy, Amending for this Purpose Article 202 of the Revised Penal Code. 2012-03-27."
PH,Philippines,ph-ra10951,legislation,"Republic Act No. 10951, An Act Adjusting the Amount or the Value of Property and Damage on Which a Penalty is Based and the Fines Imposed Under the Revised Penal Code",,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation",2017-08-29,en,https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2017/ra_10951_2017.html,2026-10-30,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation. Republic Act No. 10951, An Act Adjusting the Amount or the Value of Property and Damage on Which a Penalty is Based and the Fines Imposed Under the Revised Penal Code. 2017-08-29."
PH,Philippines,ph-ra9208,legislation,"Republic Act No. 9208, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003",,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation",2003-05-26,en,https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2003/ra_9208_2003.html,2026-10-30,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation. Republic Act No. 9208, Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2003. 2003-05-26."
PH,Philippines,ph-ra10364,legislation,"Republic Act No. 10364, Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012",,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation",2013-02-06,en,https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2013/ra_10364_2013.html,2026-10-30,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation. Republic Act No. 10364, Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2012. 2013-02-06."
PH,Philippines,ph-ra11862,legislation,"Republic Act No. 11862, An Act Strengthening the Policies on Anti-Trafficking in Persons (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022)",,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation",2022-06-23,en,https://lawphil.net/statutes/repacts/ra2022/ra_11862_2022.html,2026-10-30,"The LawPhil Project, Arellano Law Foundation. Republic Act No. 11862, An Act Strengthening the Policies on Anti-Trafficking in Persons (Expanded Anti-Trafficking in Persons Act of 2022). 2022-06-23."
PL,Poland,pl-kk,legislation,Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 2 października 2026 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy – Kodeks karny (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1342),"Criminal Code of 6 June 1997, consolidated text announced on 2 October 2026","Sejm RP, Dziennik Ustaw (ELI API)",2026-10-02,pl,https://api.sejm.gov.pl/eli/acts/DU/2026/1342/text.pdf,2026-10-30,"Sejm RP, Dziennik Ustaw (ELI API). Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 2 października 2026 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy – Kodeks karny (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1342) [Criminal Code of 6 June 1997, consolidated text announced on 2 October 2026]. 2026-10-02."
PL,Poland,pl-kw,legislation,Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 2 października 2026 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy – Kodeks wykroczeń (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1372),"Petty Offences Code of 20 May 1971, consolidated text published on 21 October 2026","Sejm RP, Dziennik Ustaw (ELI API)",2026-10-21,pl,https://api.sejm.gov.pl/eli/acts/DU/2026/1372/text.pdf,2026-10-30,"Sejm RP, Dziennik Ustaw (ELI API). Obwieszczenie Marszałka Sejmu Rzeczypospolitej Polskiej z dnia 2 października 2026 r. w sprawie ogłoszenia jednolitego tekstu ustawy – Kodeks wykroczeń (Dz.U. 2026 poz. 1372) [Petty Offences Code of 20 May 1971, consolidated text published on 21 October 2026]. 2026-10-21."
PT,Portugal,pt-cp-169,legislation,"Código Penal, artigo 169.º (Lenocínio), versão consolidada","Penal Code, article 169 (procuring), consolidated version",Procuradoria-Geral Regional de Lisboa (PGRL),,pt,https://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?artigo_id=109A0169&nid=109&tabela=leis&pagina=1&ficha=1&so_miolo=&nversao=,2026-10-30,"Procuradoria-Geral Regional de Lisboa (PGRL). Código Penal, artigo 169.º (Lenocínio), versão consolidada [Penal Code, article 169 (procuring), consolidated version]."
PT,Portugal,pt-cp-160,legislation,"Código Penal, artigo 160.º (Tráfico de seres humanos), versão consolidada","Penal Code, article 160 (trafficking in human beings), consolidated version",Procuradoria-Geral Regional de Lisboa (PGRL),,pt,https://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?artigo_id=109A0160&nid=109&tabela=leis&pagina=1&ficha=1&so_miolo=&nversao=,2026-10-30,"Procuradoria-Geral Regional de Lisboa (PGRL). Código Penal, artigo 160.º (Tráfico de seres humanos), versão consolidada [Penal Code, article 160 (trafficking in human beings), consolidated version]."
PT,Portugal,pt-cp-174,legislation,"Código Penal, artigo 174.º (Recurso à prostituição de menores), versão consolidada","Penal Code, article 174 (paying for sex with minors), consolidated version",Procuradoria-Geral Regional de Lisboa (PGRL),,pt,https://www.pgdlisboa.pt/leis/lei_mostra_articulado.php?artigo_id=109A0174&nid=109&tabela=leis&pagina=1&ficha=1&so_miolo=&nversao=,2026-10-30,"Procuradoria-Geral Regional de Lisboa (PGRL). Código Penal, artigo 174.º (Recurso à prostituição de menores), versão consolidada [Penal Code, article 174 (paying for sex with minors), consolidated version]."
PT,Portugal,pt-tc-144-2004,case-law,Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 144/2004 (Processo n.º 566/2003),Constitutional Court judgment 144/2004,Tribunal Constitucional,2004-03-10,pt,https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20040144.html,2026-10-30,Tribunal Constitucional. Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 144/2004 (Processo n.º 566/2003) [Constitutional Court judgment 144/2004]. 2004-03-10.
PT,Portugal,pt-tc-134-2020,case-law,Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 134/2020 (Processo n.º 1458/17),Constitutional Court judgment 134/2020 (3rd Section; reversed by judgment 72/2021),Tribunal Constitucional,2020-03-03,pt,https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20200134.html,2026-10-30,Tribunal Constitucional. Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 134/2020 (Processo n.º 1458/17) [Constitutional Court judgment 134/2020 (3rd Section; reversed by judgment 72/2021)]. 2020-03-03.
PT,Portugal,pt-tc-72-2021,case-law,"Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 72/2021 (Processo n.º 1458/2017, Plenário)",Constitutional Court plenary judgment 72/2021,Tribunal Constitucional,2021-01-27,pt,https://www.tribunalconstitucional.pt/tc/acordaos/20210072.html,2026-10-30,"Tribunal Constitucional. Acórdão do Tribunal Constitucional n.º 72/2021 (Processo n.º 1458/2017, Plenário) [Constitutional Court plenary judgment 72/2021]. 2021-01-27."
PT,Portugal,pt-ar-pjr-557,parliament,Projeto de Resolução 557/XVII/1: Recomenda ao Governo que crie um Plano Nacional de Apoio à Saída de Mulheres da Prostituição,Draft resolution 557/XVII/1 recommending a national plan to support women leaving prostitution,Assembleia da República,2026-02-09,pt,https://www.parlamento.pt/ActividadeParlamentar/Paginas/DetalheIniciativa.aspx?BID=356093,2026-10-30,Assembleia da República. Projeto de Resolução 557/XVII/1: Recomenda ao Governo que crie um Plano Nacional de Apoio à Saída de Mulheres da Prostituição [Draft resolution 557/XVII/1 recommending a national plan to support women leaving prostitution]. 2026-02-09.
QA,Qatar,qa-penal,legislation,قانون رقم (11) لسنة 2004 بإصدار قانون العقوبات,Law No. 11 of 2004 Issuing the Penal Code,"Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice)",,ar,https://almeezan.qa/legislations/415d8273-12e0-4e2c-aa02-5c0bf0a5c53c,2026-10-30,"Al Meezan, Qatar Legal Portal (Ministry of Justice). قانون رقم (11) لسنة 2004 بإصدار قانون العقوبات [Law No. 11 of 2004 Issuing the Penal Code]."
CG,Republic of the Congo,cg-cp,legislation,Codes d'audience : Code pénal applicable en Afrique équatoriale française,Court codes: Penal Code applicable in French Equatorial Africa,"Ministère de la Justice, République du Congo (Collection DTE, Éditions Giraf), via ILGA World database",,fr,https://database.ilga.org/api/downloader/download/1/CG%20-%20LEG%20-%20Penal%20Code%20(1836)%20-%20OR-OFF(fr).pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministère de la Justice, République du Congo (Collection DTE, Éditions Giraf), via ILGA World database. Codes d'audience : Code pénal applicable en Afrique équatoriale française [Court codes: Penal Code applicable in French Equatorial Africa]."
CG,Republic of the Congo,cg-govreport,government,"République du Congo, Ministère de la Justice et des Droits Humains : réponse au questionnaire de l'Étude des Nations Unies sur la violence contre les enfants","Republic of the Congo, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights: response to the UN Study on Violence against Children questionnaire",OHCHR,,fr,https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/Documents/HRBodies/CRC/StudyViolenceChildren/Responses/Congo.pdf,2026-10-30,"OHCHR. République du Congo, Ministère de la Justice et des Droits Humains : réponse au questionnaire de l'Étude des Nations Unies sur la violence contre les enfants [Republic of the Congo, Ministry of Justice and Human Rights: response to the UN Study on Violence against Children questionnaire]."
CG,Republic of the Congo,cg-upr-2023,government,"Rapport national soumis par la République du Congo, Examen périodique universel, 45e session (A/HRC/WG.6/45/COG/1)","National report submitted by the Republic of the Congo, Universal Periodic Review, 45th session",UN Human Rights Council (via UPR Info),,fr,https://upr-info.org/sites/default/files/country-document/2024-01/A_HRC_WG.6_45_COG_1_FR.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN Human Rights Council (via UPR Info). Rapport national soumis par la République du Congo, Examen périodique universel, 45e session (A/HRC/WG.6/45/COG/1) [National report submitted by the Republic of the Congo, Universal Periodic Review, 45th session]."
CG,Republic of the Congo,cg-labreve-2020,news,Prostitution déguisée au Congo,Disguised prostitution in the Congo,La Brève Online,2020-11-26,fr,https://labreveonline.com/prostitution-deguisee-au-congo/,2026-10-30,La Brève Online. Prostitution déguisée au Congo [Disguised prostitution in the Congo]. 2020-11-26.
RO,Romania,ro-cp,legislation,"Codul penal din 17 iulie 2009 (Legea nr. 286/2009), forma consolidată","Criminal Code (Law No. 286/2009), consolidated","Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției",,ro,https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocument/109855,2026-10-30,"Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției. Codul penal din 17 iulie 2009 (Legea nr. 286/2009), forma consolidată [Criminal Code (Law No. 286/2009), consolidated]."
RO,Romania,ro-cp-1968,legislation,Codul penal din 21 iunie 1968 (republicat),Criminal Code of 1968 (repealed),"Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției",,ro,https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocument/38070,2026-10-30,"Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției. Codul penal din 21 iunie 1968 (republicat) [Criminal Code of 1968 (repealed)]."
RO,Romania,ro-l61,legislation,"Legea nr. 61/1991 pentru sancționarea faptelor de încălcare a unor norme de conviețuire socială, a ordinii și liniștii publice (republicată), forma consolidată","Law No. 61/1991 on sanctioning breaches of social coexistence, public order and peace","Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției",,ro,https://legislatie.just.ro/Public/DetaliiDocument/125693,2026-10-30,"Portal Legislativ, Ministerul Justiției. Legea nr. 61/1991 pentru sancționarea faptelor de încălcare a unor norme de conviețuire socială, a ordinii și liniștii publice (republicată), forma consolidată [Law No. 61/1991 on sanctioning breaches of social coexistence, public order and peace]."
RU,Russia,ru-koap-6-11,legislation,КоАП РФ Статья 6.11. Занятие проституцией,"Code of Administrative Offences, Article 6.11 Engaging in prostitution",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_34661/954b8f2b542e295864cb885699926c73d2836835/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). КоАП РФ Статья 6.11. Занятие проституцией [Code of Administrative Offences, Article 6.11 Engaging in prostitution]."
RU,Russia,ru-koap-6-12,legislation,"КоАП РФ Статья 6.12. Получение дохода от занятия проституцией, если этот доход связан с занятием другого лица проституцией","Code of Administrative Offences, Article 6.12 Receiving income from another person's prostitution",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_34661/f2a00a6684d3e918fc6216b6141c4d097db50e02/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). КоАП РФ Статья 6.12. Получение дохода от занятия проституцией, если этот доход связан с занятием другого лица проституцией [Code of Administrative Offences, Article 6.12 Receiving income from another person's prostitution]."
RU,Russia,ru-uk-240,legislation,УК РФ Статья 240. Вовлечение в занятие проституцией,"Criminal Code, Article 240 Drawing into prostitution",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_10699/26d5592e831f43e92f5f042b8082b6542264fb89/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). УК РФ Статья 240. Вовлечение в занятие проституцией [Criminal Code, Article 240 Drawing into prostitution]."
RU,Russia,ru-uk-241,legislation,УК РФ Статья 241. Организация занятия проституцией,"Criminal Code, Article 241 Organising prostitution",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_10699/3c75b4694749d34700b2195d2086060ae1171722/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). УК РФ Статья 241. Организация занятия проституцией [Criminal Code, Article 241 Organising prostitution]."
RU,Russia,ru-38fz-7,legislation,"Федеральный закон от 13.03.2006 N 38-ФЗ «О рекламе», Статья 7. Объекты рекламирования, реклама которых не допускается","Federal Law on Advertising, Article 7 Objects whose advertising is not permitted",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_58968/3bfc26317bd01efad6f67aadf9981b248a57ef4b/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). Федеральный закон от 13.03.2006 N 38-ФЗ «О рекламе», Статья 7. Объекты рекламирования, реклама которых не допускается [Federal Law on Advertising, Article 7 Objects whose advertising is not permitted]."
RU,Russia,ru-38fz-3,legislation,"Федеральный закон от 13.03.2006 N 38-ФЗ «О рекламе», Статья 3. Основные понятия","Federal Law on Advertising, Article 3 Definitions",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_58968/4f41fe599ce341751e4e34dc50a4b676674c1416/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). Федеральный закон от 13.03.2006 N 38-ФЗ «О рекламе», Статья 3. Основные понятия [Federal Law on Advertising, Article 3 Definitions]."
RU,Russia,ru-149fz-15-1,legislation,"Федеральный закон от 27.07.2006 N 149-ФЗ «Об информации, информационных технологиях и о защите информации», Статья 15.1","Federal Law on Information, Article 15.1 Unified register of blocked sites",КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text),,ru,https://www.consultant.ru/document/cons_doc_LAW_61798/38c8ea666d27d9dc12b078c556e316e90248f551/,2026-10-30,"КонсультантПлюс (unofficial consolidated text). Федеральный закон от 27.07.2006 N 149-ФЗ «Об информации, информационных технологиях и о защите информации», Статья 15.1 [Federal Law on Information, Article 15.1 Unified register of blocked sites]."
RW,Rwanda,rw-penal-2018,legislation,Law Nº68/2018 of 30/08/2018 determining offences and penalties in general (Official Gazette no. Special of 27/09/2018),,RwandaLII,2018-09-27,en,https://rwandalii.org/akn/rw/act/law/2018/68/eng@2018-09-27,2026-10-30,RwandaLII. Law Nº68/2018 of 30/08/2018 determining offences and penalties in general (Official Gazette no. Special of 27/09/2018). 2018-09-27.
RW,Rwanda,rw-amend-2023,legislation,Law Nº 059/2023 of 04/12/2023 amending Law Nº 68/2018 of 30/08/2018 determining offences and penalties in general,,Rwanda Law Reform Commission,2023-12-05,en,https://www.rlrc.gov.rw/index.php?eID=dumpFile&t=f&f=87112&token=ac1d623da10a482e97655ad48472ab6c81e800ce,2026-10-30,Rwanda Law Reform Commission. Law Nº 059/2023 of 04/12/2023 amending Law Nº 68/2018 of 30/08/2018 determining offences and penalties in general. 2023-12-05.
RW,Rwanda,rw-tip-2018,legislation,"Law Nº 51/2018 of 13/08/2018 relating to the prevention, suppression and punishment of trafficking in persons and exploitation of others (Official Gazette nº 39 of 24/09/2018)",,RwandaLII,2018-09-24,en,https://rwandalii.org/akn/rw/act/law/2018/51/eng@2018-09-24,2026-10-30,"RwandaLII. Law Nº 51/2018 of 13/08/2018 relating to the prevention, suppression and punishment of trafficking in persons and exploitation of others (Official Gazette nº 39 of 24/09/2018). 2018-09-24."
RW,Rwanda,rw-hrw-2020,ngo,World Report 2020: Rwanda,,Human Rights Watch,2020,en,https://www.hrw.org/world-report/2020/country-chapters/rwanda,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. World Report 2020: Rwanda. 2020.
RW,Rwanda,rw-ohchr-2026,intergovernmental,"Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Rwanda's Decriminalisation of Defamation, Raise Questions on Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and the Closure of Thousands of Places of Worship",,OHCHR,2026-10-22,en,https://www.ohchr.org/en/meeting-summaries/2026/10/experts-human-rights-committee-welcome-rwandas-decriminalisation,2026-10-30,"OHCHR. Experts of the Human Rights Committee Welcome Rwanda's Decriminalisation of Defamation, Raise Questions on Discrimination Based on Sexual Orientation and the Closure of Thousands of Places of Worship. 2026-10-22."
RW,Rwanda,rw-pmc-2021,academic,The future of children of female sex workers in Rwanda: A call to address their risk and vulnerability to HIV infection,,Public Health in Practice (via PubMed Central),2021,en,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9461641/,2026-10-30,Public Health in Practice (via PubMed Central). The future of children of female sex workers in Rwanda: A call to address their risk and vulnerability to HIV infection. 2021.
KN,Saint Kitts and Nevis,kn-sca,legislation,"Small Charges Act, Cap. 4.36, Revised Edition showing the law as at 31 December 2017",,Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis,,en,https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Act17TOC/Ch-04_36-Small-Charges-Act.pdf,2026-10-30,"Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis. Small Charges Act, Cap. 4.36, Revised Edition showing the law as at 31 December 2017."
KN,Saint Kitts and Nevis,kn-cla,legislation,"Criminal Law Amendment Act, Cap. 4.05, Revised Edition showing the law as at 31 December 2017",,Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis,,en,https://lawcommission.gov.kn/wp-content/documents/Act17TOC/Ch-04_05-Criminal-Law-Amendment-Act.pdf,2026-10-30,"Law Commission of Saint Christopher and Nevis. Criminal Law Amendment Act, Cap. 4.05, Revised Edition showing the law as at 31 December 2017."
LC,Saint Lucia,lc-cc-143,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 143 Keeping brothel, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)",,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia",,en,http://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/criminal-code/section-143,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia. Criminal Code, s. 143 Keeping brothel, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)."
LC,Saint Lucia,lc-cc-141,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 141 Procuring or aiding and abetting, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)",,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia",,en,http://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/criminal-code/section-141,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia. Criminal Code, s. 141 Procuring or aiding and abetting, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)."
LC,Saint Lucia,lc-cc-149,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 149 Trading in prostitution by female, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)",,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia",,en,http://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/criminal-code/section-149,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia. Criminal Code, s. 149 Trading in prostitution by female, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)."
LC,Saint Lucia,lc-cc-150,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 150 Soliciting prostitution, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)",,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia",,en,http://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/criminal-code/section-150,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia. Criminal Code, s. 150 Soliciting prostitution, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)."
LC,Saint Lucia,lc-cc-151,legislation,"Criminal Code, s. 151 Living on earnings of prostitution, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)",,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia",,en,http://attorneygeneralchambers.com/laws-of-saint-lucia/criminal-code/section-151,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Chambers, Saint Lucia. Criminal Code, s. 151 Living on earnings of prostitution, Revised Laws of Saint Lucia (2023)."
VC,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,vc-cc,legislation,"Criminal Code, Chapter 171, Laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines",,"Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (copy hosted by the Organization of American States, MESICIC)",,en,https://www.oas.org/en/sla/dlc/mesicic/docs/mesicic5_svg_annex8.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (copy hosted by the Organization of American States, MESICIC). Criminal Code, Chapter 171, Laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines."
VC,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,vc-cca2023,legislation,"An Act to amend the Criminal Code, Chapter 171 of the Laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Revised Edition, 2009",,"Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, legal.gov.vc",,en,https://legal.gov.vc/legal/images/PDF/Criminal_Code_Amendment_2023.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, legal.gov.vc. An Act to amend the Criminal Code, Chapter 171 of the Laws of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Revised Edition, 2009."
VC,Saint Vincent and the Grenadines,vc-news,news,St Vincent's Parliament Passes Bill Increasing Punishment for Sexual Offences,,St Vincent Times,2024-04-05,en,https://www.stvincenttimes.com/st-vincents-parliament-passes-bill-increasing-punishment-for-sexual-offences/,2026-10-30,St Vincent Times. St Vincent's Parliament Passes Bill Increasing Punishment for Sexual Offences. 2024-04-05.
WS,Samoa,ws-crimes,legislation,Crimes Act 2013 (No. 10 of 2013),,Government of Samoa (mygov.gov.ws),2013,en,https://mygov.gov.ws/wp-content/uploads/simple-file-list/Crimes-Act-2013.pdf,2026-10-30,Government of Samoa (mygov.gov.ws). Crimes Act 2013 (No. 10 of 2013). 2013.
SM,San Marino,sm-cp-1974,legislation,Legge 25 febbraio 1974 n. 17 – Emanazione del nuovo codice penale,Law no. 17 of 25 February 1974 – Enactment of the new Penal Code,Consiglio Grande e Generale della Repubblica di San Marino,1974-02-25,it,https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17019121.html,2026-10-30,Consiglio Grande e Generale della Repubblica di San Marino. Legge 25 febbraio 1974 n. 17 – Emanazione del nuovo codice penale [Law no. 17 of 25 February 1974 – Enactment of the new Penal Code]. 1974-02-25.
SM,San Marino,sm-l97-2008,legislation,Legge 20 giugno 2008 n. 97 – Prevenzione e repressione della violenza contro le donne e di genere,Law no. 97 of 20 June 2008 – Prevention and punishment of violence against women and gender-based violence,Consiglio Grande e Generale della Repubblica di San Marino,2008-06-20,it,https://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/on-line/home/archivio-leggi-decreti-e-regolamenti/documento17023744.html,2026-10-30,Consiglio Grande e Generale della Repubblica di San Marino. Legge 20 giugno 2008 n. 97 – Prevenzione e repressione della violenza contro le donne e di genere [Law no. 97 of 20 June 2008 – Prevention and punishment of violence against women and gender-based violence]. 2008-06-20.
SM,San Marino,sm-libertas-2026,news,"San Marino – Prostituzione sul Titano, patteggiano una escort e il suo protettore",San Marino – Prostitution on Mount Titano: an escort and her 'protector' accept plea bargains,Libertas,2026-06-05,it,https://www.libertas.sm/prostituzione-sul-titano-patteggiano-una-escort-e-il-suo-protettore/,2026-10-30,"Libertas. San Marino – Prostituzione sul Titano, patteggiano una escort e il suo protettore [San Marino – Prostitution on Mount Titano: an escort and her 'protector' accept plea bargains]. 2026-06-05."
ST,São Tomé and Príncipe,st-cp2012,legislation,"Lei n.º 6/2012 – Aprova o Código Penal (Diário da República n.º 95, 6 de Agosto de 2012)","Law No. 6/2012 approving the Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 95, 6 August 2012)",Diário da República de São Tomé e Príncipe (copy hosted by Centro de Integridade Pública STP),2012-08-06,pt,https://cipstp.st/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/anp-lei-n%C2%BA-6-2012-c%C3%B3digo-penal-06.08.2012.pdf,2026-10-30,"Diário da República de São Tomé e Príncipe (copy hosted by Centro de Integridade Pública STP). Lei n.º 6/2012 – Aprova o Código Penal (Diário da República n.º 95, 6 de Agosto de 2012) [Law No. 6/2012 approving the Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 95, 6 August 2012)]. 2012-08-06."
ST,São Tomé and Príncipe,st-lei15-2021,legislation,"Lei n.º 15/2021 – Primeira alteração ao Código Penal aprovado pela Lei n.º 6/12, de 6 de Agosto (Diário da República n.º 61, 10 de Agosto de 2021)","Law No. 15/2021, first amendment to the Penal Code",Diário da República de São Tomé e Príncipe (copy on FAOLEX),2021-08-10,pt,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/sao209843.pdf,2026-10-30,"Diário da República de São Tomé e Príncipe (copy on FAOLEX). Lei n.º 15/2021 – Primeira alteração ao Código Penal aprovado pela Lei n.º 6/12, de 6 de Agosto (Diário da República n.º 61, 10 de Agosto de 2021) [Law No. 15/2021, first amendment to the Penal Code]. 2021-08-10."
SA,Saudi Arabia,sa-cyber,legislation,"Anti-Cyber Crime Law (8 Rabi 1, 1428 / 26 March 2007)",,Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Bureau of Experts translation),2007-03-26,en,https://mcit.gov.sa//sites/default/files/anti_cyber_crime_law_en_0.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministry of Communications and Information Technology (Bureau of Experts translation). Anti-Cyber Crime Law (8 Rabi 1, 1428 / 26 March 2007). 2007-03-26."
SA,Saudi Arabia,sa-tip,legislation,"Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law, Royal Decree No. (M/40), Dated 21/7/1430H – 14/7/2009",,UNODC SHERLOC (English translation),2009-07-14,en,https://sherloc.unodc.org/cld/uploads/res/anti-trafficking-in-persons-law-2009_html/Anti-Trafficking_in_Persons_Law_2009_Saudi_Arabia.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNODC SHERLOC (English translation). Anti-Trafficking in Persons Law, Royal Decree No. (M/40), Dated 21/7/1430H – 14/7/2009. 2009-07-14."
SA,Saudi Arabia,sa-amnesty,ngo,Manifesto for Repression: Saudi Arabia's forthcoming penal code must uphold human rights in line with international law and standards (MDE 23/7783/2024),,Amnesty International,2024-03,en,https://www.amnesty.org/en/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/MDE2377832024ENGLISH.pdf,2026-10-30,Amnesty International. Manifesto for Repression: Saudi Arabia's forthcoming penal code must uphold human rights in line with international law and standards (MDE 23/7783/2024). 2024-03.
SA,Saudi Arabia,sa-hrw,ngo,Saudi Arabia: Forthcoming Penal Code Should Protect Rights,,Human Rights Watch,2022-04-29,en,https://www.hrw.org/news/2022/04/29/saudi-arabia-forthcoming-penal-code-should-protect-rights,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. Saudi Arabia: Forthcoming Penal Code Should Protect Rights. 2022-04-29.
SA,Saudi Arabia,sa-adhrb,ngo,Analyzing the Leaked Penal Code of Saudi Arabia: Persistent Failure to Commit to Human Rights Standards,,Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB),2024-04,en,https://www.adhrb.org/2024/04/analyzing-the-leaked-penal-code-of-saudi-arabia-persistent-failure-to-commit-to-human-rights-standards/,2026-10-30,Americans for Democracy & Human Rights in Bahrain (ADHRB). Analyzing the Leaked Penal Code of Saudi Arabia: Persistent Failure to Commit to Human Rights Standards. 2024-04.
SN,Senegal,sn-cp,legislation,Code pénal (loi n° 65-60 du 21 juillet 1965),"Penal Code (Law No. 65-60 of 21 July 1965), consolidated, with the Code des contraventions annexed",WIPO Lex,1965-07-21,fr,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/fr/legislation/details/6336,2026-10-30,"WIPO Lex. Code pénal (loi n° 65-60 du 21 juillet 1965) [Penal Code (Law No. 65-60 of 21 July 1965), consolidated, with the Code des contraventions annexed]. 1965-07-21."
SN,Senegal,sn-loi-69-27,legislation,Loi n° 69-27 complétant le Code pénal par un article 327 bis réprimant la prostitution des mineurs de 21 ans,Law No. 69-27 adding Article 327 bis to the Penal Code on prostitution by minors under 21,Vie Publique Sénégal,1969,fr,https://www.vie-publique.sn/documents/7049/69%2027.pdf,2026-10-30,Vie Publique Sénégal. Loi n° 69-27 complétant le Code pénal par un article 327 bis réprimant la prostitution des mineurs de 21 ans [Law No. 69-27 adding Article 327 bis to the Penal Code on prostitution by minors under 21]. 1969.
SN,Senegal,sn-crc-2016,government,"Rapport soumis par le Sénégal en application du paragraphe 1 de l'article 12 du Protocole facultatif à la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant, concernant la vente d'enfants, la prostitution des enfants et la pornographie mettant en scène des enfants (CRC/C/OPSC/SEN/1)","Report submitted by Senegal under the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography","Government of Senegal, via the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child",2022-12-08,fr,https://docstore.ohchr.org/SelfServices/FilesHandler.ashx?enc=9ISxTbXLrS5RN4yqbeg/z/beeLLAPEd1xUbh2/pCCZqumOOvg7pX+G4QvJHBVftBq6hSSN8RKkA65ckjss++MQ%3D%3D,2026-10-30,"Government of Senegal, via the UN Committee on the Rights of the Child. Rapport soumis par le Sénégal en application du paragraphe 1 de l'article 12 du Protocole facultatif à la Convention relative aux droits de l'enfant, concernant la vente d'enfants, la prostitution des enfants et la pornographie mettant en scène des enfants (CRC/C/OPSC/SEN/1) [Report submitted by Senegal under the Optional Protocol on the sale of children, child prostitution and child pornography]. 2022-12-08."
SN,Senegal,sn-plos-2024,academic,Optimising the public health benefits of sex work regulation in Senegal: Results from qualitative interviews with policy stakeholders,,"PLOS ONE (Lépine, Procureur, Szawlowski, Treibich, Mbaye, Gueye, Ndour)",2024-08-15,en,https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11326597,2026-10-30,"PLOS ONE (Lépine, Procureur, Szawlowski, Treibich, Mbaye, Gueye, Ndour). Optimising the public health benefits of sex work regulation in Senegal: Results from qualitative interviews with policy stakeholders. 2024-08-15."
RS,Serbia,rs-zjrm,legislation,"Закон о јавном реду и миру (""Службени гласник РС"", бр. 6/2016 и 24/2018)",Law on Public Order and Peace,Правно-информациони систем Републике Србије (Службени гласник),2016-01-28,sr,https://pravno-informacioni-sistem.rs/eli/rep/sgrs/skupstina/zakon/2016/6/2/reg,2026-10-30,"Правно-информациони систем Републике Србије (Службени гласник). Закон о јавном реду и миру (""Службени гласник РС"", бр. 6/2016 и 24/2018) [Law on Public Order and Peace]. 2016-01-28."
RS,Serbia,rs-kz,legislation,"Кривични законик (""Службени гласник РС"", бр. 85/2005 … 94/2024, 63/2026)",Criminal Code,Правно-информациони систем Републике Србије (Службени гласник),,sr,https://pravno-informacioni-sistem.rs/eli/rep/sgrs/skupstina/zakon/2005/85/6/reg,2026-10-30,"Правно-информациони систем Републике Србије (Службени гласник). Кривични законик (""Службени гласник РС"", бр. 85/2005 … 94/2024, 63/2026) [Criminal Code]."
RS,Serbia,rs-poverenik-2024,news,ZAKON O JAVNOM REDU I MIRU: Inicijativa Poverenice za izmene i dopune Zakona,Law on Public Order and Peace: Equality Commissioner's initiative for amendments,Paragraf Lex,2024-12-06,sr,https://www.paragraf.rs/dnevne-vesti/061224/061224-vest11.html,2026-10-30,Paragraf Lex. ZAKON O JAVNOM REDU I MIRU: Inicijativa Poverenice za izmene i dopune Zakona [Law on Public Order and Peace: Equality Commissioner's initiative for amendments]. 2024-12-06.
RS,Serbia,rs-vreme-2025,news,Zaštitnik građana: Zakon o javnom redu i miru odnosiće se i na društvene mreže,Ombudsman: Law on Public Order and Peace to apply to social networks too,Vreme,2025-12-26,sr,https://vreme.com/drustvo/zastitnik-gradjana-zakon-o-javnom-redu-i-miru-odnosice-se-i-na-drustvene-mreze/,2026-10-30,Vreme. Zaštitnik građana: Zakon o javnom redu i miru odnosiće se i na društvene mreže [Ombudsman: Law on Public Order and Peace to apply to social networks too]. 2025-12-26.
SC,Seychelles,sc-pc,legislation,"Laws of Seychelles, Chapter 158: The Penal Code (consolidated to 1 June 2020)",,"Laws.Africa consolidation, hosted by VERTIC",,en,https://www.vertic.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/SC_Criminal_Code.pdf,2026-10-30,"Laws.Africa consolidation, hosted by VERTIC. Laws of Seychelles, Chapter 158: The Penal Code (consolidated to 1 June 2020)."
SC,Seychelles,sc-nation-2018,news,Workshop to discuss creation of legal environment for sex workers,,Seychelles Nation,2018-07-23,en,https://www.nation.sc/archive/259731/workshop-to-discuss-creation-of-legal-environment-for-sex-workers,2026-10-30,Seychelles Nation. Workshop to discuss creation of legal environment for sex workers. 2018-07-23.
SL,Sierra Leone,sl-soa,legislation,"The Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012), Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette No. 60 of 1 November 2012",,Government of Sierra Leone (copy hosted by sierra-leone.org),2012-11-01,en,https://www.sierra-leone.org/Laws/2012-12.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Sierra Leone (copy hosted by sierra-leone.org). The Sexual Offences Act, 2012 (Act No. 12 of 2012), Supplement to the Sierra Leone Gazette No. 60 of 1 November 2012. 2012-11-01."
SL,Sierra Leone,sl-salc-2024,ngo,ECOWAS Court orders Sierra Leone to repeal loitering laws,,Southern Africa Litigation Centre,2024-11-11,en,https://www.southernafricalitigationcentre.org/ecowas-court-orders-sierra-leone-to-repeal-loitering-laws/,2026-10-30,Southern Africa Litigation Centre. ECOWAS Court orders Sierra Leone to repeal loitering laws. 2024-11-11.
SG,Singapore,sg-wc,legislation,"Women's Charter 1961 (2020 Revised Edition), Part 11 Offences against women and girls",,Attorney-General's Chambers of Singapore (Singapore Statutes Online),,en,https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/WC1961?ProvIds=P111-,2026-10-30,"Attorney-General's Chambers of Singapore (Singapore Statutes Online). Women's Charter 1961 (2020 Revised Edition), Part 11 Offences against women and girls."
SG,Singapore,sg-moa,legislation,"Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, s. 19",,Attorney-General's Chambers of Singapore (Singapore Statutes Online),,en,https://sso.agc.gov.sg/Act/MOPONA1906?ProvIds=pr19-,2026-10-30,"Attorney-General's Chambers of Singapore (Singapore Statutes Online). Miscellaneous Offences (Public Order and Nuisance) Act 1906, s. 19."
SG,Singapore,sg-projectx2017,ngo,"Stakeholders Report by Sex Workers in Singapore (CEDAW, 68th Session)",,Project X,2017,en,https://theprojectx.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/2017-Singapore-CEDAW-Stakeholders-Report-by-Project-X-68th-Session-final.pdf,2026-10-30,"Project X. Stakeholders Report by Sex Workers in Singapore (CEDAW, 68th Session). 2017."
SK,Slovakia,sk-tz,legislation,Zákon č. 300/2005 Z. z. Trestný zákon,"Act No. 300/2005 Coll., Criminal Code (version in force from 18 August 2026)",Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2005/300/,2026-10-30,"Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon č. 300/2005 Z. z. Trestný zákon [Act No. 300/2005 Coll., Criminal Code (version in force from 18 August 2026)]."
SK,Slovakia,sk-tz-2006,legislation,Zákon č. 300/2005 Z. z. Trestný zákon (znenie účinné od 1. 1. 2006 do 31. 12. 2006),"Criminal Code, original version in force 1 January to 31 December 2006",Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2005/300/20060101,2026-10-30,"Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon č. 300/2005 Z. z. Trestný zákon (znenie účinné od 1. 1. 2006 do 31. 12. 2006) [Criminal Code, original version in force 1 January to 31 December 2006]."
SK,Slovakia,sk-obce,legislation,Zákon Slovenskej národnej rady č. 369/1990 Zb. o obecnom zriadení,Municipalities Act (version in force from 15 July 2026),Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/1990/369/,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon Slovenskej národnej rady č. 369/1990 Zb. o obecnom zriadení [Municipalities Act (version in force from 15 July 2026)].
SK,Slovakia,sk-priestupky,legislation,Zákon Slovenskej národnej rady č. 372/1990 Zb. o priestupkoch,Offences Act (version in force from 1 September 2026),Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,1990-08-28,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/1990/372/,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon Slovenskej národnej rady č. 372/1990 Zb. o priestupkoch [Offences Act (version in force from 1 September 2026)]. 1990-08-28.
SK,Slovakia,sk-zivnost,legislation,Zákon č. 455/1991 Zb. o živnostenskom podnikaní (živnostenský zákon),Trade Licensing Act (Slovak version in force from 17 August 2026),Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/1991/455/,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon č. 455/1991 Zb. o živnostenskom podnikaní (živnostenský zákon) [Trade Licensing Act (Slovak version in force from 17 August 2026)].
SK,Slovakia,sk-reklama,legislation,Zákon č. 147/2001 Z. z. o reklame,Advertising Act,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2001/147/,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon č. 147/2001 Z. z. o reklame [Advertising Act].
SK,Slovakia,sk-dane,legislation,Zákon č. 595/2003 Z. z. o dani z príjmov,Income Tax Act,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex,,sk,https://www.slov-lex.sk/ezbierky/pravne-predpisy/SK/ZZ/2003/595/,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo spravodlivosti SR – Slov-Lex. Zákon č. 595/2003 Z. z. o dani z príjmov [Income Tax Act].
SK,Slovakia,sk-minv-2023,statistics,Štatistika kriminality za obdobie 1.1. – 31.12.2023 podľa paragrafov,Crime statistics 2023 by section of the Criminal Code,Ministerstvo vnútra SR,,sk,https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/policia/statistiky_2023/12_december/3xml_statistika_podla_paragrafov_3_31.12.2023.xml,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo vnútra SR. Štatistika kriminality za obdobie 1.1. – 31.12.2023 podľa paragrafov [Crime statistics 2023 by section of the Criminal Code].
SK,Slovakia,sk-minv-2024,statistics,Štatistika kriminality za obdobie 1.1. – 31.12.2024 podľa paragrafov,Crime statistics 2024 by section of the Criminal Code,Ministerstvo vnútra SR,2025-01-10,sk,https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/policia/statistiky_2024/12_december/3statistika_podla_paragrafov_3_31.12.2024.xml,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo vnútra SR. Štatistika kriminality za obdobie 1.1. – 31.12.2024 podľa paragrafov [Crime statistics 2024 by section of the Criminal Code]. 2025-01-10.
SK,Slovakia,sk-minv-2025,statistics,Štatistika kriminality za obdobie 1.1. – 31.12.2025 podľa paragrafov,Crime statistics 2025 by section of the Criminal Code,Ministerstvo vnútra SR,,sk,https://www.minv.sk/swift_data/source/policia/statistiky_2025/12_december/3statistika_podla_paragrafov_3_31.12.2025.xml,2026-10-30,Ministerstvo vnútra SR. Štatistika kriminality za obdobie 1.1. – 31.12.2025 podľa paragrafov [Crime statistics 2025 by section of the Criminal Code].
SK,Slovakia,un-1950,intergovernmental,Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (status of treaty),,United Nations Treaty Collection,1949-12-02,en,https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetails.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=VII-11-a&chapter=7&clang=_en,2026-10-30,United Nations Treaty Collection. Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (status of treaty). 1949-12-02.
SK,Slovakia,eu-dsa,legislation,Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act),,EUR-Lex,2022-10-19,en,https://eur-lex.europa.eu/eli/reg/2022/2065/oj,2026-10-30,EUR-Lex. Regulation (EU) 2022/2065 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 October 2022 on a Single Market For Digital Services (Digital Services Act). 2022-10-19.
SK,Slovakia,ec-dsc,intergovernmental,Digital Services Coordinators,,European Commission,,en,https://digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu/en/policies/dsa-dscs,2026-10-30,European Commission. Digital Services Coordinators.
SK,Slovakia,sk-ba-sm-vzn-3-1997,legislation,"Všeobecne záväzné nariadenie mestskej časti Bratislava-Staré Mesto č. 3/1997, ktorým sa ustanovuje, že ponúkanie a poskytovanie služieb smerujúcich bezprostredne k uspokojovaniu sexuálnych potrieb na verejných priestranstvách mestskej časti Bratislava-Staré Mesto je priestupkom",Bratislava-Staré Mesto ordinance No. 3/1997 on offering and providing sexual services in public spaces (listed as in force),Mestská časť Bratislava-Staré Mesto,1997-11-04,sk,https://www.staremesto.sk/zverejnovanie/detail/364596/vzn-31997-ktorym-sa-ustanovuje-ze-ponukanie-a-poskytovanie-sluzieb-smerujucich-bezprostredne-k-uspokojovaniu-sexualnych-potrieb-na-verejnych-priestranstvach-mestskej-casti-bratislava-stare-mesto-j,2026-10-30,"Mestská časť Bratislava-Staré Mesto. Všeobecne záväzné nariadenie mestskej časti Bratislava-Staré Mesto č. 3/1997, ktorým sa ustanovuje, že ponúkanie a poskytovanie služieb smerujúcich bezprostredne k uspokojovaniu sexuálnych potrieb na verejných priestranstvách mestskej časti Bratislava-Staré Mesto je priestupkom [Bratislava-Staré Mesto ordinance No. 3/1997 on offering and providing sexual services in public spaces (listed as in force)]. 1997-11-04."
SK,Slovakia,cz-tz,legislation,"Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb., trestní zákoník","Czech Criminal Code (Act No. 40/2009 Coll.), for the comparisons with §§ 189–190",Zákony pro lidi (AION CS),,cs,https://www.zakonyprolidi.cz/cs/2009-40#p189,2026-10-30,"Zákony pro lidi (AION CS). Zákon č. 40/2009 Sb., trestní zákoník [Czech Criminal Code (Act No. 40/2009 Coll.), for the comparisons with §§ 189–190]."
SK,Slovakia,cz-lupa-2026,news,Inzerce není kuplířství. Soud smetl ze stolu žalobu kolem erotických webů Sex.cz,Advertising is not procuring: court throws out the Sex.cz indictment,Lupa.cz,2026-08-11,cs,https://www.lupa.cz/aktuality/inzerce-neni-kuplirstvi-soud-smetl-ze-stolu-zalobu-kolem-erotickych-webu-sex-cz/,2026-10-30,Lupa.cz. Inzerce není kuplířství. Soud smetl ze stolu žalobu kolem erotických webů Sex.cz [Advertising is not procuring: court throws out the Sex.cz indictment]. 2026-08-11.
SK,Slovakia,un-1950-text,intergovernmental,Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (text),,Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights,1949-12-02,en,https://www.ohchr.org/sites/default/files/trafficpersons.pdf,2026-10-30,Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights. Convention for the Suppression of the Traffic in Persons and of the Exploitation of the Prostitution of Others (text). 1949-12-02.
SI,Slovenia,si-kz1-2008,legislation,"Kazenski zakonik (KZ-1), Uradni list RS, št. 55/2008 z dne 4. 6. 2008","Criminal Code (KZ-1), Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No. 55/2008 (original text)",Uradni list Republike Slovenije,2008-06-04,sl,https://www.uradni-list.si/glasilo-uradni-list-rs/vsebina/2008-01-2296,2026-10-30,"Uradni list Republike Slovenije. Kazenski zakonik (KZ-1), Uradni list RS, št. 55/2008 z dne 4. 6. 2008 [Criminal Code (KZ-1), Official Gazette of the Republic of Slovenia No. 55/2008 (original text)]. 2008-06-04."
SI,Slovenia,si-zjrm1,legislation,"Zakon o varstvu javnega reda in miru (ZJRM-1), Uradni list RS, št. 70/2006","Protection of Public Order Act (ZJRM-1), Official Gazette No. 70/2006 (original text)",Uradni list Republike Slovenije,2006,sl,https://www.uradni-list.si/glasilo-uradni-list-rs/vsebina/2006-01-2998,2026-10-30,"Uradni list Republike Slovenije. Zakon o varstvu javnega reda in miru (ZJRM-1), Uradni list RS, št. 70/2006 [Protection of Public Order Act (ZJRM-1), Official Gazette No. 70/2006 (original text)]. 2006."
SB,Solomon Islands,sb-pc,legislation,"Laws of Solomon Islands, Chapter 26, Penal Code",,"Government of Solomon Islands (copy hosted by the University of Nottingham, Criminal Justice and Anti-Discrimination database)",,en,https://cjad.nottingham.ac.uk/documents/implementations/pdf/Solomon_Islands_-_Penal_Code_1963_amended_1990.pdf,2026-10-30,"Government of Solomon Islands (copy hosted by the University of Nottingham, Criminal Justice and Anti-Discrimination database). Laws of Solomon Islands, Chapter 26, Penal Code."
SB,Solomon Islands,sb-2016,legislation,Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016 (No. 3 of 2016),,National Parliament of Solomon Islands (copy hosted by Antislavery in Domestic Legislation),2016-05-18,en,https://antislaverylaw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Solomon-Islands-Penal-Code-Amdt-Sexual-Offences-Act-2016.pdf,2026-10-30,National Parliament of Solomon Islands (copy hosted by Antislavery in Domestic Legislation). Penal Code (Amendment) (Sexual Offences) Act 2016 (No. 3 of 2016). 2016-05-18.
SO,Somalia,so-pc1962,legislation,"Penal Code, Legislative Decree No. 5 of 16 December 1962 (semi-official English translation)",,"somalilandlaw.com, via FAOLEX (FAO)",,en,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/som209614.pdf,2026-10-30,"somalilandlaw.com, via FAOLEX (FAO). Penal Code, Legislative Decree No. 5 of 16 December 1962 (semi-official English translation)."
SO,Somalia,so-undp2018,intergovernmental,Somalia: Gender Justice & The Law,,"UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and UN ESCWA",2018,en,https://www.unescwa.org/sites/default/files/inline-files/somalia-adjusted.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNDP, UN Women, UNFPA and UN ESCWA. Somalia: Gender Justice & The Law. 2018."
SO,Somalia,so-euaa2025,intergovernmental,"Somalia: Country Focus, 1.2.1 Gender-based violence",,European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA),2025-05,en,https://euaa.europa.eu/coi/somalia/2025/country-focus/12-women-and-girls/121-gender-based-violence-gbv-types-prevalence-and-situation-women-somali-society-including-forced-and-child-marriage,2026-10-30,"European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA). Somalia: Country Focus, 1.2.1 Gender-based violence. 2025-05."
SO,Somalia,so-kaab2026,news,Somalia Parliament Approves Long-Delayed Sexual Offences Bill,,Kaab TV,2026-10-15,en,https://en.kaabtv.com/somalia-parliament-approves-long-delayed-sexual-offences-bill/,2026-10-30,Kaab TV. Somalia Parliament Approves Long-Delayed Sexual Offences Bill. 2026-10-15.
ZA,South Africa,za-soa1957,legislation,Sexual Offences Act 23 of 1957 (as amended up to Act 32 of 2007),,Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (Juta consolidation),,en,https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/1957-023.pdf,2026-10-30,Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (Juta consolidation). Sexual Offences Act 23 of 1957 (as amended up to Act 32 of 2007).
ZA,South Africa,za-act32-2007,legislation,Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007,,Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (Juta consolidation),2007-12-14,en,https://www.justice.gov.za/legislation/acts/2007-032.pdf,2026-10-30,Department of Justice and Constitutional Development (Juta consolidation). Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 32 of 2007. 2007-12-14.
ZA,South Africa,za-jordan,case-law,S v Jordan and Others (Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Task Force and Others as Amici Curiae) [2002] ZACC 22; 2002 (6) SA 642 (CC),,Constitutional Court of South Africa (collections),2002-10-09,en,https://collections.concourt.org.za/handle/20.500.12144/2131,2026-10-30,Constitutional Court of South Africa (collections). S v Jordan and Others (Sex Workers Education and Advocacy Task Force and Others as Amici Curiae) [2002] ZACC 22; 2002 (6) SA 642 (CC). 2002-10-09.
ZA,South Africa,za-pmg-cfc-2022,parliament,Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Draft Amendment Bill — call for comment,,Parliamentary Monitoring Group,2022-12-09,en,https://pmg.org.za/call-for-comment/1235/,2026-10-30,Parliamentary Monitoring Group. Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Draft Amendment Bill — call for comment. 2022-12-09.
ZA,South Africa,za-sanews-2022,government,Sex work amendment bill open for public comment,,SAnews (Government Communication and Information System),2022-12-09,en,https://www.sanews.gov.za/south-africa/sex-work-amendment-bill-open-public-comment,2026-10-30,SAnews (Government Communication and Information System). Sex work amendment bill open for public comment. 2022-12-09.
ZA,South Africa,za-pmg-q7124,parliament,"Written question 7124 (Adv G Breytenbach) to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, with reply",,"National Assembly, via Parliamentary Monitoring Group",2025-12-30,en,https://pmg.org.za/committee-question/35270/,2026-10-30,"National Assembly, via Parliamentary Monitoring Group. Written question 7124 (Adv G Breytenbach) to the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, with reply. 2025-12-30."
ZA,South Africa,za-news24-2024,news,'Sex work forms part of the informal sector': Court bid to decriminalise sex work,,News24,2024-10-10,en,https://www.news24.com/southafrica/news/sex-work-forms-part-of-the-informal-sector-court-bid-to-decriminalise-sex-work-20241010,2026-10-30,News24. 'Sex work forms part of the informal sector': Court bid to decriminalise sex work. 2024-10-10.
ZA,South Africa,za-groundup-2025,news,No sex workers will be prosecuted while court process plays out,,GroundUp,2025-09-05,en,https://groundup.org.za/article/no-sex-workers-will-be-prosecuted-while-court-process-plays-out/,2026-10-30,GroundUp. No sex workers will be prosecuted while court process plays out. 2025-09-05.
ZA,South Africa,za-groundup-2026,news,South Africa: Decriminalise Sex Work Bill Back in Parliament Years Later,,"GroundUp, republished by AllAfrica",2026-08-17,en,https://allafrica.com/stories/202608170158.html,2026-10-30,"GroundUp, republished by AllAfrica. South Africa: Decriminalise Sex Work Bill Back in Parliament Years Later. 2026-08-17."
KR,South Korea,kr-punishment-act,legislation,성매매알선 등 행위의 처벌에 관한 법률 [시행 2026. 10. 2.] [법률 제21996호],"Act on the Punishment of Acts of Arranging Sexual Traffic (current version, in force 2 October 2026)",국가법령정보센터 (Korea Ministry of Government Legislation),,ko,https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsInfoP.do?lsiSeq=290119&efYd=20261002,2026-10-30,"국가법령정보센터 (Korea Ministry of Government Legislation). 성매매알선 등 행위의 처벌에 관한 법률 [시행 2026. 10. 2.] [법률 제21996호] [Act on the Punishment of Acts of Arranging Sexual Traffic (current version, in force 2 October 2026)]."
KR,South Korea,kr-punishment-act-2004,legislation,"성매매알선등행위의처벌에관한법률 [법률 제7196호, 2004. 3. 22., 제정]",Act on the Punishment of Acts of Arranging Sexual Traffic (original 2004 text),국가법령정보센터 (Korea Ministry of Government Legislation),2004-03-22,ko,"https://www.law.go.kr/%EB%B2%95%EB%A0%B9/%EC%84%B1%EB%A7%A4%EB%A7%A4%EC%95%8C%EC%84%A0%EB%93%B1%ED%96%89%EC%9C%84%EC%9D%98%EC%B2%98%EB%B2%8C%EC%97%90%EA%B4%80%ED%95%9C%EB%B2%95%EB%A5%A0/(07196,20040322)",2026-10-30,"국가법령정보센터 (Korea Ministry of Government Legislation). 성매매알선등행위의처벌에관한법률 [법률 제7196호, 2004. 3. 22., 제정] [Act on the Punishment of Acts of Arranging Sexual Traffic (original 2004 text)]. 2004-03-22."
KR,South Korea,kr-prevention-act,legislation,"성매매방지 및 피해자보호 등에 관한 법률 [법률 제7212호, 2004. 3. 22.]",Act on the Prevention of Sexual Traffic and Protection of Victims (2004 text),국가법령정보센터 (Korea Ministry of Government Legislation),2004-03-22,ko,"https://www.law.go.kr/%EB%B2%95%EB%A0%B9/%EC%84%B1%EB%A7%A4%EB%A7%A4%EB%B0%A9%EC%A7%80%EB%B0%8F%ED%94%BC%ED%95%B4%EC%9E%90%EB%B3%B4%ED%98%B8%EB%93%B1%EC%97%90%EA%B4%80%ED%95%9C%EB%B2%95%EB%A5%A0/(07212,20040322)",2026-10-30,"국가법령정보센터 (Korea Ministry of Government Legislation). 성매매방지 및 피해자보호 등에 관한 법률 [법률 제7212호, 2004. 3. 22.] [Act on the Prevention of Sexual Traffic and Protection of Victims (2004 text)]. 2004-03-22."
KR,South Korea,kr-khan-2016,news,"헌재 ""자발적 성매매도 유해행위, 처벌해야""…6대3 '합헌'","Constitutional Court: voluntary sex trade is also harmful and punishable, 6–3 ruling upholds law",경향신문 (Kyunghyang Shinmun),2016-03-31,ko,https://www.khan.co.kr/article/201603312215505,2026-10-30,"경향신문 (Kyunghyang Shinmun). 헌재 ""자발적 성매매도 유해행위, 처벌해야""…6대3 '합헌' [Constitutional Court: voluntary sex trade is also harmful and punishable, 6–3 ruling upholds law]. 2016-03-31."
KR,South Korea,kr-womennews-2026,news,"[주목! 이 법안] ""성매매 아닌 '성매수'…여성 처벌법 개정해야""",[Bill in focus] 'Not sex trade but sex purchase': calls to amend the law that punishes women,여성신문 (Women's News),2026-09-23,ko,https://www.womennews.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=282531,2026-10-30,"여성신문 (Women's News). [주목! 이 법안] ""성매매 아닌 '성매수'…여성 처벌법 개정해야"" [[Bill in focus] 'Not sex trade but sex purchase': calls to amend the law that punishes women]. 2026-09-23."
SS,South Sudan,ss-pc2008,legislation,"The Penal Code Act, 2008 (Act 9), Acts Supplement No. 1 to the Southern Sudan Gazette No. 1 Vol. I, 10 February 2009",,"Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development (copy hosted by Antislavery in Domestic Legislation, University of Nottingham)",2009-02-10,en,https://antislaverylaw.ac.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/South-Sudan-Penal-Code.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministry of Legal Affairs and Constitutional Development (copy hosted by Antislavery in Domestic Legislation, University of Nottingham). The Penal Code Act, 2008 (Act 9), Acts Supplement No. 1 to the Southern Sudan Gazette No. 1 Vol. I, 10 February 2009. 2009-02-10."
SS,South Sudan,ss-hrw2021,ngo,South Sudanese Officials Intimidate Sex Worker on Camera,,Human Rights Watch,2021-09-20,en,https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/09/20/south-sudanese-officials-intimidate-sex-worker-camera,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. South Sudanese Officials Intimidate Sex Worker on Camera. 2021-09-20.
ES,Spain,es-cp,legislation,"Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal (texto consolidado)","Organic Law 10/1995 of 23 November, Penal Code (consolidated text)",Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado,1995-11-24,es,https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-1995-25444,2026-10-30,"Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal (texto consolidado) [Organic Law 10/1995 of 23 November, Penal Code (consolidated text)]. 1995-11-24."
ES,Spain,es-losc,legislation,"Ley Orgánica 4/2015, de 30 de marzo, de protección de la seguridad ciudadana (texto consolidado)",Organic Law 4/2015 of 30 March on the protection of public safety (consolidated text),Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado,2015-03-31,es,https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2015-3442,2026-10-30,"Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Ley Orgánica 4/2015, de 30 de marzo, de protección de la seguridad ciudadana (texto consolidado) [Organic Law 4/2015 of 30 March on the protection of public safety (consolidated text)]. 2015-03-31."
ES,Spain,es-lgp,legislation,"Ley 34/1988, de 11 de noviembre, General de Publicidad (texto consolidado)","Law 34/1988 of 11 November, General Advertising Law (consolidated text)",Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado,,es,https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-1988-26156,2026-10-30,"Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Ley 34/1988, de 11 de noviembre, General de Publicidad (texto consolidado) [Law 34/1988 of 11 November, General Advertising Law (consolidated text)]."
ES,Spain,es-lo-10-2022,legislation,"Ley Orgánica 10/2022, de 6 de septiembre, de garantía integral de la libertad sexual",Organic Law 10/2022 of 6 September on the comprehensive guarantee of sexual freedom,Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado,2022-09-07,es,https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2022-14630,2026-10-30,"Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Ley Orgánica 10/2022, de 6 de septiembre, de garantía integral de la libertad sexual [Organic Law 10/2022 of 6 September on the comprehensive guarantee of sexual freedom]. 2022-09-07."
ES,Spain,es-lssi,legislation,"Ley 34/2002, de 11 de julio, de servicios de la sociedad de la información y de comercio electrónico",Law 34/2002 of 11 July on information society services and electronic commerce (LSSI),Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado,,es,https://www.boe.es/buscar/act.php?id=BOE-A-2002-13758,2026-10-30,"Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Ley 34/2002, de 11 de julio, de servicios de la sociedad de la información y de comercio electrónico [Law 34/2002 of 11 July on information society services and electronic commerce (LSSI)]."
ES,Spain,es-bocg-2024-psoe-bill,parliament,"Proposición de Ley Orgánica por la que se modifica la Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal, para prohibir el proxenetismo en todas sus formas (122/000077), BOCG Congreso, Serie B, núm. 89-1",PSOE bill amending the Penal Code to prohibit procuring in all its forms (122/000077),Congreso de los Diputados,2024-04-05,es,https://www.congreso.es/public_oficiales/L15/CONG/BOCG/B/BOCG-15-B-89-1.PDF,2026-10-30,"Congreso de los Diputados. Proposición de Ley Orgánica por la que se modifica la Ley Orgánica 10/1995, de 23 de noviembre, del Código Penal, para prohibir el proxenetismo en todas sus formas (122/000077), BOCG Congreso, Serie B, núm. 89-1 [PSOE bill amending the Penal Code to prohibit procuring in all its forms (122/000077)]. 2024-04-05."
ES,Spain,es-dscd-2024-05-21,parliament,"Diario de Sesiones del Congreso de los Diputados, Pleno, XV Legislatura, núm. 40, sesión de 21 de mayo de 2024","Congress plenary record, 21 May 2024 (debate and vote on bill 122/000077)",Congreso de los Diputados,2024-05-21,es,https://www.congreso.es/public_oficiales/L15/CONG/DS/PL/DSCD-15-PL-40.PDF,2026-10-30,"Congreso de los Diputados. Diario de Sesiones del Congreso de los Diputados, Pleno, XV Legislatura, núm. 40, sesión de 21 de mayo de 2024 [Congress plenary record, 21 May 2024 (debate and vote on bill 122/000077)]. 2024-05-21."
ES,Spain,es-bocg-2024-lopsc-reform,parliament,"Proposición de Ley Orgánica de protección de las libertades y seguridad ciudadana (122/000131), BOCG Congreso, Serie B, núm. 148-1",Bill on the protection of freedoms and public safety (reform of Organic Law 4/2015),Congreso de los Diputados,2024-10-11,es,https://www.congreso.es/public_oficiales/L15/CONG/BOCG/B/BOCG-15-B-148-1.PDF,2026-10-30,"Congreso de los Diputados. Proposición de Ley Orgánica de protección de las libertades y seguridad ciudadana (122/000131), BOCG Congreso, Serie B, núm. 148-1 [Bill on the protection of freedoms and public safety (reform of Organic Law 4/2015)]. 2024-10-11."
ES,Spain,es-congreso-opendata-bills,parliament,"Datos abiertos: Proposiciones de ley, XV Legislatura (situación y tramitación)","Open data: members' bills of the 15th legislature, with status and procedure",Congreso de los Diputados,2026-10-30,es,https://www.congreso.es/webpublica/opendata/iniciativas/ProposicionesDeLey__20261030050154.json,2026-10-30,"Congreso de los Diputados. Datos abiertos: Proposiciones de ley, XV Legislatura (situación y tramitación) [Open data: members' bills of the 15th legislature, with status and procedure]. 2026-10-30."
ES,Spain,es-rd-806-2026,legislation,"Real Decreto 806/2026, de 5 de octubre, de disolución del Congreso de los Diputados y del Senado y de convocatoria de elecciones",Royal Decree 806/2026 dissolving the Congress and Senate and calling elections,Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado,2026-10-06,es,https://www.boe.es/diario_boe/txt.php?id=BOE-A-2026-20742,2026-10-30,"Agencia Estatal Boletín Oficial del Estado. Real Decreto 806/2026, de 5 de octubre, de disolución del Congreso de los Diputados y del Senado y de convocatoria de elecciones [Royal Decree 806/2026 dissolving the Congress and Senate and calling elections]. 2026-10-06."
ES,Spain,es-bcn-nomenclator-2019,government,"Tipologia de sancions per infraccions de l'Ordenança de Convivència (nomenclàtor CONV-LOPSC per naturalesa, 2019)",Schedule of fines under Barcelona's civic-coexistence ordinance and the public-safety law (2019),Ajuntament de Barcelona,2019,ca,https://ajuntament.barcelona.cat/seguretatiprevencio/sites/default/files/2023-09/Nomenclator%20CONV-LOPSC%20per%20naturalesa%202019_cat_0.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ajuntament de Barcelona. Tipologia de sancions per infraccions de l'Ordenança de Convivència (nomenclàtor CONV-LOPSC per naturalesa, 2019) [Schedule of fines under Barcelona's civic-coexistence ordinance and the public-safety law (2019)]. 2019."
ES,Spain,es-bcn-ordinance-2026,government,Ban de l'Alcalde de Barcelona: pel civisme i la convivència,Mayor's proclamation on the new civic-coexistence ordinance in force from 15 February,Ajuntament de Barcelona,2026-02,ca,https://www.barcelona.cat/endrecembarcelona/sites/default/files/2026-02/BAN_Alcalde.pdf,2026-10-30,Ajuntament de Barcelona. Ban de l'Alcalde de Barcelona: pel civisme i la convivència [Mayor's proclamation on the new civic-coexistence ordinance in force from 15 February]. 2026-02.
LK,Sri Lanka,lk-vagrants,legislation,"Vagrants Ordinance, Chapter 32 (Ordinances Nos. 4 of 1841 ... 20 of 1947)",,University of Minnesota Human Rights Library (reproduction of the Legislative Enactments of Sri Lanka),,en,https://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/srilanka/statutes/Vagrants_Ordinance.pdf,2026-10-30,"University of Minnesota Human Rights Library (reproduction of the Legislative Enactments of Sri Lanka). Vagrants Ordinance, Chapter 32 (Ordinances Nos. 4 of 1841 ... 20 of 1947)."
LK,Sri Lanka,lk-nsacp,government,Laws Concerning Commercial Sex and HIV AIDS Prevention,,"National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka (prepared with Sri Lanka Police legal officers)",,en,https://aidscontrol.gov.lk/images/publications/Laws_Concerning_en.pdf,2026-10-30,"National STD/AIDS Control Programme, Ministry of Health, Sri Lanka (prepared with Sri Lanka Police legal officers). Laws Concerning Commercial Sex and HIV AIDS Prevention."
LK,Sri Lanka,lk-sundaytimes-2021,news,Backlash against police use of archaic law to arrest female sex workers,,The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka),2021-04-11,en,https://www.sundaytimes.lk/210411/news/backlash-against-police-use-of-archaic-law-to-arrest-female-sex-workers-439574.html,2026-10-30,The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Backlash against police use of archaic law to arrest female sex workers. 2021-04-11.
SD,Sudan,sd-ca1991,legislation,The Criminal Act 1991,,REDRESS (unofficial English translation),,en,https://redress.org/storage/2021/09/Criminal-Act-1991-English.pdf,2026-10-30,REDRESS (unofficial English translation). The Criminal Act 1991.
SD,Sudan,sd-amend2020,legislation,The Official Gazette Issue no. 1904 on 13-07-2020: Miscellaneous Amendments Law of 2020 (Law No. 12 of 2020),,REDRESS (unofficial English translation of the Official Gazette),2020-07-13,en,https://redress.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/2-Sudan-Amendments-July-2020-English-REDRESS-translation.pdf,2026-10-30,REDRESS (unofficial English translation of the Official Gazette). The Official Gazette Issue no. 1904 on 13-07-2020: Miscellaneous Amendments Law of 2020 (Law No. 12 of 2020). 2020-07-13.
SD,Sudan,sd-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Sudan — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/sudan.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Sudan — Gender Justice and the Law."
SR,Suriname,sr-wvs-2015,legislation,"Wet van 30 maart 2015, houdende nadere wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafrecht (G.B. 1911 no. 1, zoals laatstelijk gewijzigd bij S.B. 2012 no. 70) in verband met herziening van het Wetboek van Strafrecht (S.B. 2015 no. 44)",Act of 30 March 2015 further amending the Penal Code in connection with its revision,De Nationale Assemblée van Suriname,2015-03-30,nl,https://www.dna.sr/media/vo4du3gs/s-b-_2015_no-_44_wet_van_30_mrt_15_wijz-_wetboek_van_strafrecht.pdf,2026-10-30,"De Nationale Assemblée van Suriname. Wet van 30 maart 2015, houdende nadere wijziging van het Wetboek van Strafrecht (G.B. 1911 no. 1, zoals laatstelijk gewijzigd bij S.B. 2012 no. 70) in verband met herziening van het Wetboek van Strafrecht (S.B. 2015 no. 44) [Act of 30 March 2015 further amending the Penal Code in connection with its revision]. 2015-03-30."
SR,Suriname,sr-dwt-2024,news,Sekswerkers verbergen zich voor politie in casino,Sex workers hide from police in casino,De Ware Tijd,2024-12-09,nl,https://dwtonline.com/sekswerkers-verbergen-zich-voor-politie-in-casino/,2026-10-30,De Ware Tijd. Sekswerkers verbergen zich voor politie in casino [Sex workers hide from police in casino]. 2024-12-09.
SR,Suriname,sr-wvs-2005,legislation,"Wetboek van Strafrecht Suriname (2005), Titel XIV: Misdrijven tegen de zeden","Penal Code of Suriname (2005 consolidated text), Title XIV: Offences against morals",Wikisource (transcription of the official 2005 consolidated text),,nl,https://nl.wikisource.org/wiki/Wetboek_van_Strafrecht_Suriname_(misdrijven_tegen_de_zeden),2026-10-30,"Wikisource (transcription of the official 2005 consolidated text). Wetboek van Strafrecht Suriname (2005), Titel XIV: Misdrijven tegen de zeden [Penal Code of Suriname (2005 consolidated text), Title XIV: Offences against morals]."
SE,Sweden,brb,legislation,Brottsbalk (1962:700),"Criminal Code (consolidated, amended up to SFS 2026:1656)",Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/brottsbalk-1962700_sfs-1962-700/,2026-10-30,"Sveriges riksdag. Brottsbalk (1962:700) [Criminal Code (consolidated, amended up to SFS 2026:1656)]."
SE,Sweden,utl,legislation,Utlänningslag (2005:716),"Aliens Act (consolidated, amended up to SFS 2026:1752)",Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/utlanningslag-2005716_sfs-2005-716/,2026-10-30,"Sveriges riksdag. Utlänningslag (2005:716) [Aliens Act (consolidated, amended up to SFS 2026:1752)]."
SE,Sweden,jb,legislation,Jordabalk (1970:994),"Land Code (consolidated, amended up to SFS 2026:1498)",Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/jordabalk-1970994_sfs-1970-994/,2026-10-30,"Sveriges riksdag. Jordabalk (1970:994) [Land Code (consolidated, amended up to SFS 2026:1498)]."
SE,Sweden,bbs,legislation,Lag (1998:112) om ansvar för elektroniska anslagstavlor,Act on Responsibility for Electronic Bulletin Boards,Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/lag-1998112-om-ansvar-for-elektroniska_sfs-1998-112/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Lag (1998:112) om ansvar för elektroniska anslagstavlor [Act on Responsibility for Electronic Bulletin Boards].
SE,Sweden,dsa-ord,legislation,Förordning (2024:958) med kompletterande bestämmelser till EU:s förordning om digitala tjänster,Ordinance supplementing the EU Digital Services Act,Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/forordning-med-kompletterande-bestammelser-till_sfs-2024-958/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Förordning (2024:958) med kompletterande bestämmelser till EU:s förordning om digitala tjänster [Ordinance supplementing the EU Digital Services Act].
SE,Sweden,prop-2024-25-124,parliament,"Skärpt syn på sexuella kränkningar, bedrägerier mot äldre och brott med kön som hatbrottsmotiv (Prop. 2024/25:124)","Government bill: tougher stance on sexual violations, fraud against the elderly and gender-based hate crime",Sveriges riksdag,2025-03-27,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/proposition/skarpt-syn-pa-sexuella-krankningar-bedragerier_hc03124/html/,2026-10-30,"Sveriges riksdag. Skärpt syn på sexuella kränkningar, bedrägerier mot äldre och brott med kön som hatbrottsmotiv (Prop. 2024/25:124) [Government bill: tougher stance on sexual violations, fraud against the elderly and gender-based hate crime]. 2025-03-27."
SE,Sweden,prop-2023-24-112,parliament,Åtgärder för tryggare bostadsområden (Prop. 2023/24:112),Government bill: measures for safer residential areas (tenancy forfeiture),Sveriges riksdag,2024-03-21,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/proposition/atgarder-for-tryggare-bostadsomraden_hb03112/html/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Åtgärder för tryggare bostadsområden (Prop. 2023/24:112) [Government bill: measures for safer residential areas (tenancy forfeiture)]. 2024-03-21.
SE,Sweden,prop-2025-26-264,government,Skärpta och tydligare krav på vandel för uppehållstillstånd (Prop. 2025/26:264),Government bill: stricter and clearer conduct requirements for residence permits,Regeringskansliet,2026-04-30,sv,https://www.regeringen.se/contentassets/a96eb8bb3bf24164b88f6716faf0d3d0/skarpta-och-tydligare-krav-pa-vandel-for-uppehallstillstand-prop.-202526264.pdf,2026-10-30,Regeringskansliet. Skärpta och tydligare krav på vandel för uppehållstillstånd (Prop. 2025/26:264) [Government bill: stricter and clearer conduct requirements for residence permits]. 2026-04-30.
SE,Sweden,sfu36-beslut,parliament,Beslut: Skärpta och tydligare krav på vandel för uppehållstillstånd (bet. 2025/26:SfU36),Riksdag decision on stricter conduct requirements for residence permits,Sveriges riksdag,2026-06-15,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/webb-tv/video/beslut/beslut-skarpta-och-tydligare-krav-pa-vandel-for_hdc320260615sfu36/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Beslut: Skärpta och tydligare krav på vandel för uppehållstillstånd (bet. 2025/26:SfU36) [Riksdag decision on stricter conduct requirements for residence permits]. 2026-06-15.
SE,Sweden,interp-2022-23-36,parliament,Prostitution som grund för utvisning från Sverige (Interpellation 2022/23:36),Interpellation: prostitution as a ground for expulsion from Sweden,Sveriges riksdag,2022-12-06,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/interpellation/prostitution-som-grund-for-utvisning-fran-sverige_ha1036/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Prostitution som grund för utvisning från Sverige (Interpellation 2022/23:36) [Interpellation: prostitution as a ground for expulsion from Sweden]. 2022-12-06.
SE,Sweden,svar-2022-23-820,parliament,Skatt för prostituerade (Svar på skriftlig fråga 2022/23:820),Answer to written question: tax for people in prostitution,Sveriges riksdag,2023-07-10,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svar-pa-skriftlig-fraga/skatt-for-prostituerade_ha12820/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Skatt för prostituerade (Svar på skriftlig fråga 2022/23:820) [Answer to written question: tax for people in prostitution]. 2023-07-10.
SE,Sweden,sou-2023-80,government,"Ett starkare straffrättsligt skydd – mot sexuella kränkningar, bedrägerier i vissa fall och brott med hatmotiv avseende kön (SOU 2023:80)",Government inquiry: stronger criminal-law protection against sexual violations,Statens offentliga utredningar (via Sveriges riksdag),2023-11-21,sv,https://data.riksdagen.se/dokument/hbb380.html,2026-10-30,"Statens offentliga utredningar (via Sveriges riksdag). Ett starkare straffrättsligt skydd – mot sexuella kränkningar, bedrägerier i vissa fall och brott med hatmotiv avseende kön (SOU 2023:80) [Government inquiry: stronger criminal-law protection against sexual violations]. 2023-11-21."
SE,Sweden,sou-2010-49,government,Förbud mot köp av sexuell tjänst. En utvärdering 1999–2008 (SOU 2010:49),The ban against the purchase of sexual services: an evaluation 1999–2008,Statens offentliga utredningar (via Sveriges riksdag),2010,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/statens-offentliga-utredningar/forbud-mot-kop-av-sexuell-tjanst-en-utvardering_gyb349/html/,2026-10-30,Statens offentliga utredningar (via Sveriges riksdag). Förbud mot köp av sexuell tjänst. En utvärdering 1999–2008 (SOU 2010:49) [The ban against the purchase of sexual services: an evaluation 1999–2008]. 2010.
SE,Sweden,sou-2023-97,government,Ut ur utsatthet (SOU 2023:97),Out of vulnerability: exit programmes for people exploited in prostitution and trafficking,Regeringskansliet,2023-12,sv,https://www.regeringen.se/rattsliga-dokument/statens-offentliga-utredningar/2023/12/sou-202397/,2026-10-30,Regeringskansliet. Ut ur utsatthet (SOU 2023:97) [Out of vulnerability: exit programmes for people exploited in prostitution and trafficking]. 2023-12.
SE,Sweden,regeringen-handlingsplan-2026,government,Handlingsplan mot utnyttjande i prostitution och människohandel,Action plan against exploitation in prostitution and human trafficking 2026–2028 (press release),Regeringskansliet,2026-06-30,sv,https://www.regeringen.se/pressmeddelanden/2026/06/handlingsplan-mot-utnyttjande-i-prostitution-och-manniskohandel/,2026-10-30,Regeringskansliet. Handlingsplan mot utnyttjande i prostitution och människohandel [Action plan against exploitation in prostitution and human trafficking 2026–2028 (press release)]. 2026-06-30.
SE,Sweden,rir-2026-18,government,Arbetet mot människohandel för sexuella ändamål – otillräckligt och med bristande styrning (RiR 2026:18),National Audit Office: work against trafficking for sexual purposes – insufficient and poorly steered,Riksrevisionen,2026-09-24,sv,https://www.riksrevisionen.se/granskningar/granskningsrapporter/2026/arbetet-mot-manniskohandel-for-sexuella-andamal---otillrackligt-och-med-bristande-styrning.html,2026-10-30,Riksrevisionen. Arbetet mot människohandel för sexuella ändamål – otillräckligt och med bristande styrning (RiR 2026:18) [National Audit Office: work against trafficking for sexual purposes – insufficient and poorly steered]. 2026-09-24.
SE,Sweden,polisen-lr26,government,Människohandel för sexuella och andra ändamål. Lägesrapport 26,"Police Authority: trafficking for sexual and other purposes, situation report 26 (covering 2024)",Polismyndigheten,2025,sv,https://polisen.se/siteassets/dokument/manniskohandel/manniskohandel-lagesrapport-26.pdf,2026-10-30,"Polismyndigheten. Människohandel för sexuella och andra ändamål. Lägesrapport 26 [Police Authority: trafficking for sexual and other purposes, situation report 26 (covering 2024)]. 2025."
SE,Sweden,bra-2022-3,government,Köp av sexuella tjänster. En uppföljning av lagens tillämpning (Brå rapport 2022:3),Purchase of sexual services: a follow-up of how the law is applied,Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå),2022-04-29,sv,https://bra.se/rapporter/arkiv/2022-04-29-kop-av-sexuella-tjanster,2026-10-30,Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå). Köp av sexuella tjänster. En uppföljning av lagens tillämpning (Brå rapport 2022:3) [Purchase of sexual services: a follow-up of how the law is applied]. 2022-04-29.
SE,Sweden,bra-anm-2025,statistics,"Tabell 10. Anmälda brott efter brottstyp, i hela landet, 2016–2025","Reported offences by offence type, 2016–2025 (final statistics)",Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå),2026-03-31,sv,https://bra.se/download/18.11dab50419d723e44d315606/1776153587771/10La_anm_10_ar.xlsx,2026-10-30,"Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå). Tabell 10. Anmälda brott efter brottstyp, i hela landet, 2016–2025 [Reported offences by offence type, 2016–2025 (final statistics)]. 2026-03-31."
SE,Sweden,bra-lagf-2025,statistics,"Tabell 40G. Lagföringsbeslut, efter huvudbrott 2016–2025","Lagföringsbeslut (convictions, penalty orders, waivers) by main offence, 2016–2025",Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå),2026-04-28,sv,https://bra.se/download/18.717461b919d9a6b3e6510b6c/1776861695251/40GLa.xlsx,2026-10-30,"Brottsförebyggande rådet (Brå). Tabell 40G. Lagföringsbeslut, efter huvudbrott 2016–2025 [Lagföringsbeslut (convictions, penalty orders, waivers) by main offence, 2016–2025]. 2026-04-28."
SE,Sweden,skv-2023,government,Replik: Skatteverket: Vi måste följa lagen,Tax Agency reply: we must follow the law (on taxing income from prostitution),Skatteverket,2023-11-27,sv,https://www.skatteverket.se/omoss/pressochmedia/debattartiklarochkommentarer/2023/2023/replikskatteverketvimastefoljalagen.5.7da1d2e118be03f8e4fabe.html,2026-10-30,Skatteverket. Replik: Skatteverket: Vi måste följa lagen [Tax Agency reply: we must follow the law (on taxing income from prostitution)]. 2023-11-27.
SE,Sweden,skv-x-2021,government,Skatteverket on X: F-skatt för den som säljer sexuella tjänster,Tax Agency post on F-tax for people selling sexual services,Skatteverket,2021-03-31,sv,https://twitter.com/Skatteverket/status/1377239343870382081,2026-10-30,Skatteverket. Skatteverket on X: F-skatt för den som säljer sexuella tjänster [Tax Agency post on F-tax for people selling sexual services]. 2021-03-31.
SE,Sweden,rh-2013-18,case-law,"RH 2013:18 (Hovrätten för Västra Sverige, B 2384-12)",Court of Appeal ruling: writing and publishing an online ad as promotion (koppleri),lagen.nu,2012-12-18,sv,https://lagen.nu/dom/rh/2013:18,2026-10-30,"lagen.nu. RH 2013:18 (Hovrätten för Västra Sverige, B 2384-12) [Court of Appeal ruling: writing and publishing an online ad as promotion (koppleri)]. 2012-12-18."
SE,Sweden,rh-2010-47,case-law,"RH 2010:47 (Hovrätten för Nedre Norrland, B 875-10)",Court of Appeal ruling: aggravated procuring via escort-site advertising,lagen.nu,2010-09-28,sv,https://lagen.nu/dom/rh/2010:47,2026-10-30,"lagen.nu. RH 2010:47 (Hovrätten för Nedre Norrland, B 875-10) [Court of Appeal ruling: aggravated procuring via escort-site advertising]. 2010-09-28."
SE,Sweden,prop-2025-26-313,parliament,Ett nytt brott och andra åtgärder mot människohandel (Prop. 2025/26:313),Government bill: a new offence and other measures against human trafficking,Sveriges riksdag,2026-09-24,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/proposition/ett-nytt-brott-och-andra-atgarder-mot_hd03313/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Ett nytt brott och andra åtgärder mot människohandel (Prop. 2025/26:313) [Government bill: a new offence and other measures against human trafficking]. 2026-09-24.
SE,Sweden,juu9-2026-27,parliament,Ett nytt brott och andra åtgärder mot människohandel (Betänkande 2026/27:JuU9),Justice Committee report on the trafficking bill (planned chamber decision),Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/betankande/ett-nytt-brott-och-andra-atgarder-mot_he01juu9/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Ett nytt brott och andra åtgärder mot människohandel (Betänkande 2026/27:JuU9) [Justice Committee report on the trafficking bill (planned chamber decision)].
SE,Sweden,ro,legislation,Riksdagsordning (2014:801),The Riksdag Act (9 kap. 19 §: government response to audit reports within four months),Sveriges riksdag,,sv,https://www.riksdagen.se/sv/dokument-och-lagar/dokument/svensk-forfattningssamling/riksdagsordning-2014801_sfs-2014-801/,2026-10-30,Sveriges riksdag. Riksdagsordning (2014:801) [The Riksdag Act (9 kap. 19 §: government response to audit reports within four months)].
CH,Switzerland,ch-stgb,legislation,"Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch vom 21. Dezember 1937 (SR 311.0), Stand 1. Oktober 2026",Swiss Criminal Code (consolidated version of 1 October 2026),"Fedlex, Bundeskanzlei",,de,https://fedlex.data.admin.ch/filestore/fedlex.data.admin.ch/eli/cc/54/757_781_799/20261001/de/html/fedlex-data-admin-ch-eli-cc-54-757_781_799-20261001-de-html-2.html,2026-10-30,"Fedlex, Bundeskanzlei. Schweizerisches Strafgesetzbuch vom 21. Dezember 1937 (SR 311.0), Stand 1. Oktober 2026 [Swiss Criminal Code (consolidated version of 1 October 2026)]."
CH,Switzerland,ch-bge-147-iv-73,case-law,BGE 147 IV 73 (Urteil 6B_572/2020 vom 8. Januar 2021),"Federal Supreme Court, BGE 147 IV 73 (judgment 6B_572/2020 of 8 January 2021)",Schweizerisches Bundesgericht,2021-01-08,de,https://www.bger.ch/ext/eurospider/live/de/php/clir/http/index.php?highlight_docid=atf%3A%2F%2F147-IV-73%3Ade&lang=de&zoom=OUT&type=show_document,2026-10-30,"Schweizerisches Bundesgericht. BGE 147 IV 73 (Urteil 6B_572/2020 vom 8. Januar 2021) [Federal Supreme Court, BGE 147 IV 73 (judgment 6B_572/2020 of 8 January 2021)]. 2021-01-08."
CH,Switzerland,ch-ge-lprost,legislation,Loi sur la prostitution (LProst) du 17 décembre 2009 (rsGE I 2 49),Geneva Prostitution Act of 17 December 2009,"République et canton de Genève, Recueil systématique",2009-12-17,fr,https://silgeneve.ch/legis/data/rsg_i2_49.htm,2026-10-30,"République et canton de Genève, Recueil systématique. Loi sur la prostitution (LProst) du 17 décembre 2009 (rsGE I 2 49) [Geneva Prostitution Act of 17 December 2009]. 2009-12-17."
CH,Switzerland,ch-ti-lprost,legislation,"Legge sull'esercizio della prostituzione (LProst) del 22 gennaio 2018 (RL 550.500), stato 15 giugno 2023",Ticino Act on the Exercise of Prostitution of 22 January 2018,"Repubblica e Cantone Ticino, Raccolta delle leggi",2018-01-22,it,https://m3.ti.ch/CAN/RLeggi/public/index.php/raccolta-leggi/pdfatto/atto/9304,2026-10-30,"Repubblica e Cantone Ticino, Raccolta delle leggi. Legge sull'esercizio della prostituzione (LProst) del 22 gennaio 2018 (RL 550.500), stato 15 giugno 2023 [Ticino Act on the Exercise of Prostitution of 22 January 2018]. 2018-01-22."
CH,Switzerland,ch-br-2015,government,"Prostitution und Menschenhandel zum Zweck der sexuellen Ausbeutung. Bericht des Bundesrates in Erfüllung der Postulate 12.4162 Streiff-Feller, 13.3332 Caroni, 13.4033 Feri und 13.4045 Fehr",Prostitution and human trafficking for sexual exploitation: Federal Council report,Schweizerischer Bundesrat,2015-06-05,de,https://www.newsd.admin.ch/newsd/message/attachments/80658.pdf,2026-10-30,"Schweizerischer Bundesrat. Prostitution und Menschenhandel zum Zweck der sexuellen Ausbeutung. Bericht des Bundesrates in Erfüllung der Postulate 12.4162 Streiff-Feller, 13.3332 Caroni, 13.4033 Feri und 13.4045 Fehr [Prostitution and human trafficking for sexual exploitation: Federal Council report]. 2015-06-05."
CH,Switzerland,ch-mo-20-4216,parliament,Motion 20.4216 Streiff-Feller: Menschen sind keine Ware. Nordisches Modell für die Schweiz (Sexkaufverbot),Motion 20.4216: People are not goods – Nordic model for Switzerland (ban on buying sex),"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista",2020-09-25,de,https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20204216,2026-10-30,"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista. Motion 20.4216 Streiff-Feller: Menschen sind keine Ware. Nordisches Modell für die Schweiz (Sexkaufverbot) [Motion 20.4216: People are not goods – Nordic model for Switzerland (ban on buying sex)]. 2020-09-25."
CH,Switzerland,ch-po-25-3808,parliament,Postulat 25.3808 Binder-Keller: Aktualisierung des 2015 erstellten Berichtes zu Menschenhandel und Prostitution,Postulate 25.3808: update of the 2015 report on human trafficking and prostitution,"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista",2025-06-20,de,https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20253808,2026-10-30,"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista. Postulat 25.3808 Binder-Keller: Aktualisierung des 2015 erstellten Berichtes zu Menschenhandel und Prostitution [Postulate 25.3808: update of the 2015 report on human trafficking and prostitution]. 2025-06-20."
CH,Switzerland,ch-q-26-7855,parliament,Fragestunde. Frage 26.7855 Gaillard: Prostitution von Minderjährigen in Frankreich mithilfe einer von der Schweiz aus betriebenen Website,"Question time, question 26.7855: prostitution of minors in France via a website operated from Switzerland (with Federal Council answer)","Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista",2026-09-17,fr,https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20267855,2026-10-30,"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista. Fragestunde. Frage 26.7855 Gaillard: Prostitution von Minderjährigen in Frankreich mithilfe einer von der Schweiz aus betriebenen Website [Question time, question 26.7855: prostitution of minors in France via a website operated from Switzerland (with Federal Council answer)]. 2026-09-17."
CH,Switzerland,ch-ip-26-4329,parliament,Interpellation 26.4329 Tschopp: Plattform zur sexuellen Ausbeutung von Kindern durch Prostitution mit Verbindungen in die Schweiz: Welche Massnahmen ergreifen die Behörden?,Interpellation 26.4329: platform for the sexual exploitation of children through prostitution with links to Switzerland,"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista",2026-09-30,de,https://www.parlament.ch/de/ratsbetrieb/suche-curia-vista/geschaeft?AffairId=20264329,2026-10-30,"Schweizerische Bundesversammlung, Curia Vista. Interpellation 26.4329 Tschopp: Plattform zur sexuellen Ausbeutung von Kindern durch Prostitution mit Verbindungen in die Schweiz: Welche Massnahmen ergreifen die Behörden? [Interpellation 26.4329: platform for the sexual exploitation of children through prostitution with links to Switzerland]. 2026-09-30."
SY,Syria,sy-law10,legislation,قرار رئيس الجمهورية العربية المتحدة بالقانون رقم 10 لسنة 1961 في شأن مكافحة الدعارة في الجمهورية العربية المتحدة,"Decree-Law No. 10 of 1961 on Combating Prostitution in the United Arab Republic (Official Gazette No. 62, 14 March 1961)",Manshurat Qanuniya (scan of the Official Gazette),1961-03-14,ar,https://manshurat.org/sites/default/files/docs/pdf/014408.pdf,2026-10-30,"Manshurat Qanuniya (scan of the Official Gazette). قرار رئيس الجمهورية العربية المتحدة بالقانون رقم 10 لسنة 1961 في شأن مكافحة الدعارة في الجمهورية العربية المتحدة [Decree-Law No. 10 of 1961 on Combating Prostitution in the United Arab Republic (Official Gazette No. 62, 14 March 1961)]. 1961-03-14."
SY,Syria,sy-unfpa,intergovernmental,الجمهورية العربية السورية: العدالة بين الجنسين والقانون,Syrian Arab Republic: Gender Justice and the Law,"UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UN ESCWA",2022,ar,https://arabstates.unfpa.org/sites/default/files/pub-pdf/2200890-gjr-syria-web.pdf,2026-10-30,"UNDP, UNFPA, UN Women and UN ESCWA. الجمهورية العربية السورية: العدالة بين الجنسين والقانون [Syrian Arab Republic: Gender Justice and the Law]. 2022."
SY,Syria,sy-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Syria — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/syria.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Syria — Gender Justice and the Law."
TW,Taiwan,tw-soma,legislation,社會秩序維護法,Social Order Maintenance Act (amended to 11 June 2025),臺北市法規查詢系統 (Taipei City Government law database),,zh,https://laws.gov.taipei/Law/LawSearch/LawArticleContent/FL004501,2026-10-30,臺北市法規查詢系統 (Taipei City Government law database). 社會秩序維護法 [Social Order Maintenance Act (amended to 11 June 2025)].
TW,Taiwan,tw-criminal-code,legislation,中華民國刑法,Criminal Code of the Republic of China (amended to 22 July 2026),法務部主管法規查詢系統 (Ministry of Justice),,zh,https://mojlaw.moj.gov.tw/LawContent.aspx?LSID=FL001424,2026-10-30,法務部主管法規查詢系統 (Ministry of Justice). 中華民國刑法 [Criminal Code of the Republic of China (amended to 22 July 2026)].
TW,Taiwan,tw-cyse-act,legislation,兒童及少年性剝削防制條例,Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act,臺北市法規查詢系統 (Taipei City Government law database),,zh,https://laws.gov.taipei/Law/LawSearch/LawArticleContent/FL002523,2026-10-30,臺北市法規查詢系統 (Taipei City Government law database). 兒童及少年性剝削防制條例 [Child and Youth Sexual Exploitation Prevention Act].
TW,Taiwan,tw-interpretation-623,case-law,司法院釋字第623號解釋,Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 623,全國法規資料庫 (Ministry of Justice),2007,zh,https://law.moj.gov.tw/LawClass/ExContent.aspx?ty=C&CC=D&CNO=623,2026-10-30,全國法規資料庫 (Ministry of Justice). 司法院釋字第623號解釋 [Judicial Yuan Interpretation No. 623]. 2007.
TW,Taiwan,tw-judicial-weekly-2011,government,社維法修正 性交易專區外娼嫖皆罰,Social Order Maintenance Act amended: both parties penalised outside sex-trade zones,"司法院 司法周刊 (Judicial Yuan, Judicial Weekly No. 1568)",2011-11-11,zh,https://www.judicial.gov.tw/tw/cp-1429-71172-d77b6-1.html,2026-10-30,"司法院 司法周刊 (Judicial Yuan, Judicial Weekly No. 1568). 社維法修正 性交易專區外娼嫖皆罰 [Social Order Maintenance Act amended: both parties penalised outside sex-trade zones]. 2011-11-11."
TW,Taiwan,tw-ly-2011,parliament,社會秩序維護法三讀通過！,Social Order Maintenance Act passes third reading,"立法院 (Legislative Yuan), office of Legislator Huang Shu-ying",2011-11-04,zh,https://www.ly.gov.tw/Pages/Detail.aspx?nodeid=5666&pid=48981,2026-10-30,"立法院 (Legislative Yuan), office of Legislator Huang Shu-ying. 社會秩序維護法三讀通過！ [Social Order Maintenance Act passes third reading]. 2011-11-04."
TW,Taiwan,tw-taiwannews-2022,news,Taiwan's last legal brothel closes its doors,,Taiwan News,2022-06-08,en,https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/news/4563678,2026-10-30,Taiwan News. Taiwan's last legal brothel closes its doors. 2022-06-08.
TJ,Tajikistan,tj-koap,legislation,Кодекс Республики Таджикистан об административных правонарушениях / Кодекси ҳуқуқвайронкунии маъмурии Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон (amended up to Law No. 2238 of 16 February 2026),Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Tajikistan,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text),2008,ru,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/23714,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text). Кодекс Республики Таджикистан об административных правонарушениях / Кодекси ҳуқуқвайронкунии маъмурии Ҷумҳурии Тоҷикистон (amended up to Law No. 2238 of 16 February 2026) [Code of Administrative Offences of the Republic of Tajikistan]. 2008.
TJ,Tajikistan,tj-uk,legislation,Уголовный кодекс Республики Таджикистан (amended up to Law No. 2206 of 17 December 2025),Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text),1998,ru,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/23720,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text). Уголовный кодекс Республики Таджикистан (amended up to Law No. 2206 of 17 December 2025) [Criminal Code of the Republic of Tajikistan]. 1998.
TZ,Tanzania,tz-penal-code,legislation,The Penal Code Act [Cap. 16 R.E. 2023],,"Office of the Attorney General, Tanzania (PDF hosted by the National Prosecutions Service)",,en,https://www.nps.go.tz/uploads/documents/sw-1751356809-THE%20PENAL%20CODE.pdf,2026-10-30,"Office of the Attorney General, Tanzania (PDF hosted by the National Prosecutions Service). The Penal Code Act [Cap. 16 R.E. 2023]."
TZ,Tanzania,tz-article19-2020,ngo,Tanzania: New Content Regulations Criminalise Free Speech Online,,ARTICLE 19,2020-08-31,en,https://www.article19.org/resources/tanzania-regulations-criminalise-free-speech/,2026-10-30,ARTICLE 19. Tanzania: New Content Regulations Criminalise Free Speech Online. 2020-08-31.
TH,Thailand,pspa-1996,legislation,พระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการค้าประเวณี พ.ศ. ๒๕๓๙,Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996),"Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Legal Division (text as published in the Royal Gazette vol. 113, part 54 Kor)",1996-10-22,th,https://law.m-society.go.th/law/download/167/th,2026-10-30,"Ministry of Social Development and Human Security, Legal Division (text as published in the Royal Gazette vol. 113, part 54 Kor). พระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการค้าประเวณี พ.ศ. ๒๕๓๙ [Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act B.E. 2539 (1996)]. 1996-10-22."
TH,Thailand,epa-1966,legislation,พระราชบัญญัติสถานบริการ พ.ศ. ๒๕๐๙ (ฉบับปรับปรุง),"Entertainment Places Act B.E. 2509 (1966), consolidated text by the Office of the Council of State",Department of Provincial Administration (Office of the Council of State consolidation),1966-10-04,th,https://report.dopa.go.th/laws/document/1/35.pdf,2026-10-30,"Department of Provincial Administration (Office of the Council of State consolidation). พระราชบัญญัติสถานบริการ พ.ศ. ๒๕๐๙ (ฉบับปรับปรุง) [Entertainment Places Act B.E. 2509 (1966), consolidated text by the Office of the Council of State]. 1966-10-04."
TH,Thailand,fine-act-2022,legislation,พระราชบัญญัติว่าด้วยการปรับเป็นพินัย พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๕,Act on Phinai Fines B.E. 2565 (2022),Royal Gazette (ราชกิจจานุเบกษา),2022,th,https://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2565/A/066/T_0022.PDF,2026-10-30,Royal Gazette (ราชกิจจานุเบกษา). พระราชบัญญัติว่าด้วยการปรับเป็นพินัย พ.ศ. ๒๕๖๕ [Act on Phinai Fines B.E. 2565 (2022)]. 2022.
TH,Thailand,ocs-878-2567,government,เรื่องเสร็จที่ ๘๗๘/๒๕๖๗ บันทึกคณะกรรมการว่าด้วยการปรับเป็นพินัย เรื่อง การดำเนินการตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยการปรับเป็นพินัย กรณีการกระทำความผิดตามมาตรา ๕ แห่งพระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการค้าประเวณี พ.ศ. ๒๕๓๙,Opinion 878/2567 of the Committee on Fines: applying the Fine Act to offences under s. 5 of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act,Office of the Council of State (สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา),2024,th,https://comment.ocs.go.th/main/download/1721879522/pdf/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B7%E0%B9%88%E0%B8%AD%E0%B8%87%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%A3%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%88%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%B5%E0%B9%88_878-2567,2026-10-30,Office of the Council of State (สำนักงานคณะกรรมการกฤษฎีกา). เรื่องเสร็จที่ ๘๗๘/๒๕๖๗ บันทึกคณะกรรมการว่าด้วยการปรับเป็นพินัย เรื่อง การดำเนินการตามกฎหมายว่าด้วยการปรับเป็นพินัย กรณีการกระทำความผิดตามมาตรา ๕ แห่งพระราชบัญญัติป้องกันและปราบปรามการค้าประเวณี พ.ศ. ๒๕๓๙ [Opinion 878/2567 of the Committee on Fines: applying the Fine Act to offences under s. 5 of the Prevention and Suppression of Prostitution Act]. 2024.
TH,Thailand,nhrc-naewna-2025,news,'กรรมการสิทธิฯ' ย้ำทำความเข้าใจมาตรา 5 พ.ร.บ.ค้าประเวณี อำนาจปรับเป็นพินัยอยู่ที่ 'พม.' ไม่ใช่ตำรวจ,"NHRC stresses understanding of s. 5 of the Prostitution Act: the power to impose phinai fines lies with the social-development ministry, not the police",Naew Na,2025-04-04,th,https://www.naewna.com/local/875319,2026-10-30,"Naew Na. 'กรรมการสิทธิฯ' ย้ำทำความเข้าใจมาตรา 5 พ.ร.บ.ค้าประเวณี อำนาจปรับเป็นพินัยอยู่ที่ 'พม.' ไม่ใช่ตำรวจ [NHRC stresses understanding of s. 5 of the Prostitution Act: the power to impose phinai fines lies with the social-development ministry, not the police]. 2025-04-04."
TH,Thailand,tip-2025,government,2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Thailand,,U.S. Department of State,2025,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2025-trafficking-in-persons-report/thailand/,2026-10-30,U.S. Department of State. 2025 Trafficking in Persons Report: Thailand. 2025.
TH,Thailand,ilaw-2025-04-06,ngo,"เปิดร่างพ.ร.บ. ""คุ้มครอง"" ผู้ให้บริการทางเพศ กำกับสถานบริการให้ปลอดภัย เลิกแนวคิดที่มุ่ง ""ปราบปราม""",Inside the draft Sex Service Provider Protection Bill: regulating venues for safety instead of 'suppression',iLaw,2025-04-06,th,https://www.ilaw.or.th/articles/52099,2026-10-30,"iLaw. เปิดร่างพ.ร.บ. ""คุ้มครอง"" ผู้ให้บริการทางเพศ กำกับสถานบริการให้ปลอดภัย เลิกแนวคิดที่มุ่ง ""ปราบปราม"" [Inside the draft Sex Service Provider Protection Bill: regulating venues for safety instead of 'suppression']. 2025-04-06."
TH,Thailand,ilaw-2026-05-28,ngo,"ถึงสภาแล้ว! ภาคประชาชนยื่น 11,765 ชื่อ เสนอร่างพ.ร.บ. ""คุ้มครอง"" ผู้ให้บริการทางเพศ เตรียมเข้าสภาพิจารณาต่อไป","Citizens submit 11,765 signatures for the Sex Service Provider Protection Bill",iLaw,2026-05-28,th,https://www.ilaw.or.th/articles/58057,2026-10-30,"iLaw. ถึงสภาแล้ว! ภาคประชาชนยื่น 11,765 ชื่อ เสนอร่างพ.ร.บ. ""คุ้มครอง"" ผู้ให้บริการทางเพศ เตรียมเข้าสภาพิจารณาต่อไป [Citizens submit 11,765 signatures for the Sex Service Provider Protection Bill]. 2026-05-28."
TH,Thailand,theactive-2025-02-25,news,3 ทศวรรษ ที่เขาว่าจะยกเลิก 'เอาผิดโสเภณี' ตอนนี้...มีแค่ร่างฯ,"Three decades of promises to stop penalising sex workers, and still only drafts",The Active (Thai PBS),2025-02-25,th,https://theactive.thaipbs.or.th/data/sex-worker-rights,2026-10-30,"The Active (Thai PBS). 3 ทศวรรษ ที่เขาว่าจะยกเลิก 'เอาผิดโสเภณี' ตอนนี้...มีแค่ร่างฯ [Three decades of promises to stop penalising sex workers, and still only drafts]. 2025-02-25."
TH,Thailand,theactive-2024-02-09,news,SWING – กสม. รับฟังความเห็น 'กฎกระทรวงคุ้มครองพนักงานบริการ พ.ศ. …' บรรเทาความเสี่ยง Sex Worker ถูกเอาเปรียบ ละเมิดสิทธิ์,SWING and NHRC consult on a draft ministerial regulation protecting service workers,The Active (Thai PBS),2024-02-09,th,https://theactive.thaipbs.or.th/news/lawrights-20240209,2026-10-30,The Active (Thai PBS). SWING – กสม. รับฟังความเห็น 'กฎกระทรวงคุ้มครองพนักงานบริการ พ.ศ. …' บรรเทาความเสี่ยง Sex Worker ถูกเอาเปรียบ ละเมิดสิทธิ์ [SWING and NHRC consult on a draft ministerial regulation protecting service workers]. 2024-02-09.
TH,Thailand,thaipost-2024-10-02,news,กลุ่มคนกลางคืนบุกทำเนียบฯ ทวงความคืบหน้ากม.คุ้มครองบริการทางเพศ,Night-economy workers at Government House demand progress on the sex service protection law,Thai Post,2024-10-02,th,https://www.thaipost.net/x-cite-news/666649/,2026-10-30,Thai Post. กลุ่มคนกลางคืนบุกทำเนียบฯ ทวงความคืบหน้ากม.คุ้มครองบริการทางเพศ [Night-economy workers at Government House demand progress on the sex service protection law]. 2024-10-02.
TH,Thailand,thaiexaminer-2026-07-11,news,Procedural move in parliament may well stall the Sex Workers Act making prostitution in Thailand legal,,Thai Examiner,2026-07-11,en,https://www.thaiexaminer.com/thai-news-foreigners/2026/07/11/procedural-move-in-parliament-may-well-stall-the-sex-workers-act-making-prostitution-in-thailand-legal/,2026-10-30,Thai Examiner. Procedural move in parliament may well stall the Sex Workers Act making prostitution in Thailand legal. 2026-07-11.
TH,Thailand,pattayamail-2026-08-11,news,Thailand sex workers press government to back landmark rights bill,,Pattaya Mail,2026-08-11,en,https://www.pattayamail.com/thailandnews/thailand-sex-workers-press-government-to-back-landmark-rights-bill-560895,2026-10-30,Pattaya Mail. Thailand sex workers press government to back landmark rights bill. 2026-08-11.
TH,Thailand,hrrc-2026-08-14,ngo,Decriminalising Sex Work in Thailand,,Human Rights Research Center,2026-08-14,en,https://www.humanrightsresearch.org/post/decriminalising-sex-work-in-thailand,2026-10-30,Human Rights Research Center. Decriminalising Sex Work in Thailand. 2026-08-14.
TH,Thailand,epa-bill-khattiya-2025,parliament,ร่างพระราชบัญญัติสถานบริการ พ.ศ. .... (นางสาวขัตติยา สวัสดิผล สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรกับคณะ เป็นผู้เสนอ) รายงานผลการรับฟังความคิดเห็นและการวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบ,Draft Entertainment Places Act (Khattiya Sawasdipol MP and others): hearing and impact-analysis report,Secretariat of the House of Representatives,2026-01,th,https://www.parliament.go.th/section77/manage/files/file_20260108023329_2_500.pdf,2026-10-30,Secretariat of the House of Representatives. ร่างพระราชบัญญัติสถานบริการ พ.ศ. .... (นางสาวขัตติยา สวัสดิผล สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรกับคณะ เป็นผู้เสนอ) รายงานผลการรับฟังความคิดเห็นและการวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบ [Draft Entertainment Places Act (Khattiya Sawasdipol MP and others): hearing and impact-analysis report]. 2026-01.
TH,Thailand,epa-bill-amend-2025,parliament,ร่างพระราชบัญญัติสถานบริการ (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. .... (นายภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรกับคณะ เป็นผู้เสนอ) รายงานผลการรับฟังความคิดเห็นและการวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบ,Draft Entertainment Places Act (No. ..) amendment (Phantin Nuamcherm (ภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม) MP and others): hearing and impact-analysis report,Secretariat of the House of Representatives,2026-02,th,https://web.parliament.go.th/section77/manage/files/file_20260203064522_2_507.pdf,2026-10-30,Secretariat of the House of Representatives. ร่างพระราชบัญญัติสถานบริการ (ฉบับที่ ..) พ.ศ. .... (นายภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม สมาชิกสภาผู้แทนราษฎรกับคณะ เป็นผู้เสนอ) รายงานผลการรับฟังความคิดเห็นและการวิเคราะห์ผลกระทบ [Draft Entertainment Places Act (No. ..) amendment (Phantin Nuamcherm (ภัณฑิล น่วมเจิม) MP and others): hearing and impact-analysis report]. 2026-02.
GM,The Gambia,gm-coa,legislation,"Criminal Offences Act, 2025 (assent copy, passed 28 March 2025)",,"Ministry of Justice, The Gambia",2025-03,en,https://moj.gov.gm/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Assent-Copy-Criminal-Offences-Act-2025-Passed-28th-March-2025.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministry of Justice, The Gambia. Criminal Offences Act, 2025 (assent copy, passed 28 March 2025). 2025-03."
GM,The Gambia,gm-foroyaa-2025,news,First Witness Takes Stand in Trial of Woman Accused of Insulting President Barrow,,Foroyaa,2025-07-11,en,https://foroyaa.net/first-witness-takes-stand-in-trial-of-woman-accused-of-insulting-president-barrow/,2026-10-30,Foroyaa. First Witness Takes Stand in Trial of Woman Accused of Insulting President Barrow. 2025-07-11.
TL,Timor-Leste,tl-cp2009,legislation,"Código Penal / Kódigu Penál, aprovado pelo Decreto-Lei 19/2009, de 8 de Abril, e alterado pela Lei 6/2009, de 15 de Julho (2.ª edição anotada, Tribunal de Recurso, 2010)","Penal Code, approved by Decree-Law 19/2009 of 8 April and amended by Law 6/2009 of 15 July (2nd annotated edition, Court of Appeal, 2010)","Ministério da Justiça, República Democrática de Timor-Leste",2010-03,pt,https://www.mj.gov.tl/jornal/files/Codigo_Penal.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministério da Justiça, República Democrática de Timor-Leste. Código Penal / Kódigu Penál, aprovado pelo Decreto-Lei 19/2009, de 8 de Abril, e alterado pela Lei 6/2009, de 15 de Julho (2.ª edição anotada, Tribunal de Recurso, 2010) [Penal Code, approved by Decree-Law 19/2009 of 8 April and amended by Law 6/2009 of 15 July (2nd annotated edition, Court of Appeal, 2010)]. 2010-03."
TL,Timor-Leste,tl-tip2026,government,2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Timor-Leste,,U.S. Department of State,2026,en,https://www.state.gov/reports/2026-trafficking-in-persons-report/timor-leste,2026-10-30,U.S. Department of State. 2026 Trafficking in Persons Report: Timor-Leste. 2026.
TG,Togo,tg-cp2015,legislation,"Loi n° 2015-10 du 24 novembre 2015 portant nouveau code pénal (Journal officiel de la République togolaise, 60e année, n° 30 spécial)","Law No. 2015-10 of 24 November 2015 on the new Penal Code (Official Gazette, special issue No. 30)",FAOLEX (copy of the Journal officiel de la République togolaise),2015-11-24,fr,https://faolex.fao.org/docs/pdf/Tog186175.pdf,2026-10-30,"FAOLEX (copy of the Journal officiel de la République togolaise). Loi n° 2015-10 du 24 novembre 2015 portant nouveau code pénal (Journal officiel de la République togolaise, 60e année, n° 30 spécial) [Law No. 2015-10 of 24 November 2015 on the new Penal Code (Official Gazette, special issue No. 30)]. 2015-11-24."
TG,Togo,tg-cp2015-text,legislation,Journal officiel 60è année n°30 (24 novembre 2015): transcription,"Official Gazette, year 60, No. 30 (24 November 2015): transcription",jo-togo.darkaa.com (unofficial transcription of the Journal officiel),2015-11-24,fr,https://jo-togo.darkaa.com/journal/2015-11-24-1dacb4f6922e,2026-10-30,"jo-togo.darkaa.com (unofficial transcription of the Journal officiel). Journal officiel 60è année n°30 (24 novembre 2015): transcription [Official Gazette, year 60, No. 30 (24 November 2015): transcription]. 2015-11-24."
TG,Togo,tg-actulome-2025,news,Togo : La Police nationale alerte - Toute forme de proxénétisme est un crime,Togo: the national police warns that every form of procuring is a crime,Actulomé,2025-04-11,fr,https://actulome.com/togo-police-nationale-proxenetisme/,2026-10-30,Actulomé. Togo : La Police nationale alerte - Toute forme de proxénétisme est un crime [Togo: the national police warns that every form of procuring is a crime]. 2025-04-11.
TO,Tonga,to-coa,legislation,"Criminal Offences Act, Chapter 4.04, 2020 Revised Edition",,"Attorney General's Office, Kingdom of Tonga",,en,https://ago.gov.to/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1924/1924-0010/CriminalOffencesAct_3.pdf,2026-10-30,"Attorney General's Office, Kingdom of Tonga. Criminal Offences Act, Chapter 4.04, 2020 Revised Edition."
TT,Trinidad and Tobago,tt-soa,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 11:28, Laws of Trinidad and Tobago (unofficial version updated to 31 December 2016)",,Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs,,en,https://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/laws2/alphabetical_list/lawspdfs/11.28.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. Sexual Offences Act, Chapter 11:28, Laws of Trinidad and Tobago (unofficial version updated to 31 December 2016)."
TT,Trinidad and Tobago,tt-summary,legislation,"Summary Offences Act, Chapter 11:02, Laws of Trinidad and Tobago (unofficial version updated to 31 December 2016)",,Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs,,en,https://rgd.legalaffairs.gov.tt/laws2/alphabetical_list/lawspdfs/11.02.pdf,2026-10-30,"Ministry of the Attorney General and Legal Affairs. Summary Offences Act, Chapter 11:02, Laws of Trinidad and Tobago (unofficial version updated to 31 December 2016)."
TN,Tunisia,tn-cp,legislation,Décret du 9 juillet 1913 portant promulgation du Code Pénal,Decree of 9 July 1913 promulgating the Penal Code (consolidated),"DCAF, Tunisia security-sector legal database",,fr,https://legislation-securite.tn/latest-laws/decret-du-9-juillet-1913-portant-promulgation-du-code-penal/,2026-10-30,"DCAF, Tunisia security-sector legal database. Décret du 9 juillet 1913 portant promulgation du Code Pénal [Decree of 9 July 1913 promulgating the Penal Code (consolidated)]."
TN,Tunisia,tn-escwa,intergovernmental,Country matrix 2024: Tunisia — Gender Justice and the Law,,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women",,en,https://genderjustice.unescwa.org/extracts2025/tunisia.pdf,2026-10-30,"UN ESCWA, UNDP, UNFPA and UN Women. Country matrix 2024: Tunisia — Gender Justice and the Law."
TN,Tunisia,tn-nawaat-2021,news,"A Tunis et à Sfax: Les travailleuses du sexe, victimes collatérales du Covid-19","In Tunis and Sfax: sex workers, collateral victims of Covid-19",Nawaat,2021-08-17,fr,https://nawaat.org/2021/08/17/a-tunis-et-a-sfax-les-travailleuses-du-sexe-victimes-collaterales-du-covid-19/,2026-10-30,"Nawaat. A Tunis et à Sfax: Les travailleuses du sexe, victimes collatérales du Covid-19 [In Tunis and Sfax: sex workers, collateral victims of Covid-19]. 2021-08-17."
TR,Turkey,tr-tck,legislation,5237 sayılı Türk Ceza Kanunu,Turkish Penal Code No. 5237,Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü),,tr,https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=5237&MevzuatTur=1&MevzuatTertip=5,2026-10-30,Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü). 5237 sayılı Türk Ceza Kanunu [Turkish Penal Code No. 5237].
TR,Turkey,tr-5651,legislation,5651 sayılı İnternet Ortamında Yapılan Yayınların Düzenlenmesi ve Bu Yayınlar Yoluyla İşlenen Suçlarla Mücadele Edilmesi Hakkında Kanun,Law No. 5651 on Regulating Internet Publications and Combating Crimes Committed through Them,Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü),,tr,https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=5651&MevzuatTur=1&MevzuatTertip=5,2026-10-30,Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü). 5651 sayılı İnternet Ortamında Yapılan Yayınların Düzenlenmesi ve Bu Yayınlar Yoluyla İşlenen Suçlarla Mücadele Edilmesi Hakkında Kanun [Law No. 5651 on Regulating Internet Publications and Combating Crimes Committed through Them].
TR,Turkey,tr-tuzuk,legislation,Genel Kadınlar ve Genelevlerin Tabi Olacakları Hükümler ve Fuhuş Yüzünden Bulaşan Zührevi Hastalıklarla Mücadele Tüzüğü,Regulation on the Provisions Governing Registered Women and Brothels and on Combating Venereal Diseases Spread through Prostitution,Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü),1961-04-19,tr,https://www.mevzuat.gov.tr/mevzuat?MevzuatNo=5984&MevzuatTur=2&MevzuatTertip=4,2026-10-30,Mevzuat Bilgi Sistemi (T.C. Cumhurbaşkanlığı Hukuk ve Mevzuat Genel Müdürlüğü). Genel Kadınlar ve Genelevlerin Tabi Olacakları Hükümler ve Fuhuş Yüzünden Bulaşan Zührevi Hastalıklarla Mücadele Tüzüğü [Regulation on the Provisions Governing Registered Women and Brothels and on Combating Venereal Diseases Spread through Prostitution]. 1961-04-19.
TM,Turkmenistan,tm-koap,legislation,Кодекс Туркменистана об административных правонарушениях,Code of Administrative Offences of Turkmenistan,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text),,ru,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/13824,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text). Кодекс Туркменистана об административных правонарушениях [Code of Administrative Offences of Turkmenistan].
TM,Turkmenistan,tm-uk,legislation,Уголовный Кодекс Туркменистана № 222-I от 12.06.1997 г. (по состоянию на 09.11.2013 г.),Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (as of 9 November 2013),WIPO Lex (copy of the official text),1997-06-12,ru,https://www.wipo.int/wipolex/en/legislation/details/14676,2026-10-30,WIPO Lex (copy of the official text). Уголовный Кодекс Туркменистана № 222-I от 12.06.1997 г. (по состоянию на 09.11.2013 г.) [Criminal Code of Turkmenistan (as of 9 November 2013)]. 1997-06-12.
TV,Tuvalu,tv-pc,legislation,"Penal Code, Cap. 10.20, 2022 Revised Edition",,"Office of the Attorney-General, Tuvalu Legislation Online",,en,https://tuvalu-legislation.tv/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1965/1965-0007/1965-0007_2.pdf,2026-10-30,"Office of the Attorney-General, Tuvalu Legislation Online. Penal Code, Cap. 10.20, 2022 Revised Edition."
UG,Uganda,ug-penal-code,legislation,"Penal Code Act (Cap. 120), legislation as at 2014-05-09",,Laws.Africa / ULII (PDF hosted by JurisAfrica),,en,https://www.jurisafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/The-Uganda-Penal-Code-Act.pdf.pdf,2026-10-30,"Laws.Africa / ULII (PDF hosted by JurisAfrica). Penal Code Act (Cap. 120), legislation as at 2014-05-09."
UG,Uganda,ug-parliament-2024,parliament,Bill to criminalise sexual offences re-tabled,,Parliament of Uganda,2024-10-14,en,https://www.parliament.go.ug/news/3370/bill-criminalise-sexual-offences-re-tabled,2026-10-30,Parliament of Uganda. Bill to criminalise sexual offences re-tabled. 2024-10-14.
UG,Uganda,ug-hrw-2021,ngo,Uganda: Reject Sexual Offenses Bill,,Human Rights Watch,2021-05-06,en,https://www.hrw.org/news/2021/05/06/uganda-reject-sexual-offenses-bill,2026-10-30,Human Rights Watch. Uganda: Reject Sexual Offenses Bill. 2021-05-06.
UG,Uganda,ug-76crimes-2026,news,Uganda Parliament drops proposed sexual offenses bill,,76crimes / Erasing 76 Crimes,2026-05-08,en,https://76crimes.com/2026/05/08/uganda-drops-sexual-offenses-bill/,2026-10-30,76crimes / Erasing 76 Crimes. Uganda Parliament drops proposed sexual offenses bill. 2026-05-08.
UA,Ukraine,ua-kupap,legislation,Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення,Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences,Верховна Рада України (zakon.rada.gov.ua),,uk,https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/80731-10,2026-10-30,Верховна Рада України (zakon.rada.gov.ua). Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення [Code of Ukraine on Administrative Offences].
UA,Ukraine,ua-kk,legislation,Кримінальний кодекс України,Criminal Code of Ukraine,Верховна Рада України (zakon.rada.gov.ua),,uk,https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2341-14,2026-10-30,Верховна Рада України (zakon.rada.gov.ua). Кримінальний кодекс України [Criminal Code of Ukraine].
UA,Ukraine,ua-protocol-181-1,legislation,Стаття 181-1. Заняття проституцією – Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення,Article 181-1 Engaging in prostitution (Code on Administrative Offences),"Protocol (private legal database, copy of the official text)",,uk,https://protocol.ua/ua/kodeks_ukraini_pro_administrativni_pravoporushennya_stattya_181_1/,2026-10-30,"Protocol (private legal database, copy of the official text). Стаття 181-1. Заняття проституцією – Кодекс України про адміністративні правопорушення [Article 181-1 Engaging in prostitution (Code on Administrative Offences)]."
UA,Ukraine,ua-protocol-302,legislation,Стаття 302. Створення або утримання місць розпусти і звідництво – Кримінальний кодекс України,Article 302 Creating or maintaining places of debauchery and pandering (Criminal Code),"Protocol (private legal database, copy of the official text)",,uk,https://protocol.ua/ua/kriminalniy_kodeks_ukraini_stattya_302/,2026-10-30,"Protocol (private legal database, copy of the official text). Стаття 302. Створення або утримання місць розпусти і звідництво – Кримінальний кодекс України [Article 302 Creating or maintaining places of debauchery and pandering (Criminal Code)]."
UA,Ukraine,ua-protocol-303,legislation,Стаття 303. Сутенерство або втягнення особи в заняття проституцією – Кримінальний кодекс України,Article 303 Pimping or involving a person in prostitution (Criminal Code),"Protocol (private legal database, copy of the official text)",,uk,https://protocol.ua/ua/kriminalniy_kodeks_ukraini_stattya_303/,2026-10-30,"Protocol (private legal database, copy of the official text). Стаття 303. Сутенерство або втягнення особи в заняття проституцією – Кримінальний кодекс України [Article 303 Pimping or involving a person in prostitution (Criminal Code)]."
AE,United Arab Emirates,ae-penal,legislation,Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law,,UAE Legislation Platform (uaelegislation.gov.ae),2021-09-20,en,https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1529,2026-10-30,UAE Legislation Platform (uaelegislation.gov.ae). Federal Decree-Law No. (31) of 2021 Promulgating the Crimes and Penalties Law. 2021-09-20.
AE,United Arab Emirates,ae-cyber,legislation,Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes,,UAE Legislation Platform (uaelegislation.gov.ae),2021-09-20,en,https://uaelegislation.gov.ae/en/legislations/1526,2026-10-30,UAE Legislation Platform (uaelegislation.gov.ae). Federal Decree-Law No. (34) of 2021 on Countering Rumors and Cybercrimes. 2021-09-20.
AE,United Arab Emirates,ae-2025-amend,news,UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law,,Aletihad News Center,2025-12-12,en,https://en.aletihad.ae/news/uae/4629449/uae-government-issues-federal-decree-law-amending-certain-pr,2026-10-30,Aletihad News Center. UAE Government issues Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law. 2025-12-12.
AE,United Arab Emirates,ae-sj-2020,news,UAE: reforms in personal status and criminal law,,Solicitors Journal,2023-04-11,en,https://www.solicitorsjournal.com/sjarticle/uae-reforms-in-personal-status-and-criminal-law,2026-10-30,Solicitors Journal. UAE: reforms in personal status and criminal law. 2023-04-11.
GB,United Kingdom,soa-1956-s33,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 33",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/69/section/33,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 33."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-1956-s33a,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 33A",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/69/section/33A,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 33A."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-1956-s34,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 34",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/69/section/34,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 34."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-1956-s35,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 35",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/69/section/35,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 35."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-1956-s36,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 36",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/69/section/36,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 1956, section 36."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-1956-sch2,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 1956, Second Schedule",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/4-5/69/schedule/SECOND,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 1956, Second Schedule."
GB,United Kingdom,sto-1959-s1,legislation,"Street Offences Act 1959, section 1",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/7-8/57/section/1,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Street Offences Act 1959, section 1."
GB,United Kingdom,sto-1959-s1a,legislation,"Street Offences Act 1959, section 1A",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/Eliz2/7-8/57/section/1A,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Street Offences Act 1959, section 1A."
GB,United Kingdom,cjpa-2001-s46,legislation,"Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, section 46",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2001/16/section/46,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Criminal Justice and Police Act 2001, section 46."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-2003-s51a,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 51A",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/51A,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 51A."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-2003-s52,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 52",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/52,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 52."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-2003-s53,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 53",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/53,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 53."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-2003-s53a,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 53A",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/53A,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 53A."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-2003-s54,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 54",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/54,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 54."
GB,United Kingdom,soa-2003-s136a,legislation,"Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 136A",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2003/42/section/136A,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Sexual Offences Act 2003, section 136A."
GB,United Kingdom,pca-2009-prostitution,legislation,"Policing and Crime Act 2009, Part 2: Prostitution (ss.14-21)",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2009/26/part/2/crossheading/prostitution,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Policing and Crime Act 2009, Part 2: Prostitution (ss.14-21)."
GB,United Kingdom,msa-2015-s2,legislation,"Modern Slavery Act 2015, section 2",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2015/30/section/2,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Modern Slavery Act 2015, section 2."
GB,United Kingdom,osa-2023-s10,legislation,"Online Safety Act 2023, section 10",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/section/10,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Online Safety Act 2023, section 10."
GB,United Kingdom,osa-2023-sch7,legislation,"Online Safety Act 2023, Schedule 7 (Priority offences)",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/schedule/7,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Online Safety Act 2023, Schedule 7 (Priority offences)."
GB,United Kingdom,osa-2023-sch13,legislation,"Online Safety Act 2023, Schedule 13, paragraph 4 (maximum amount of penalty)",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/50/schedule/13/paragraph/4,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Online Safety Act 2023, Schedule 13, paragraph 4 (maximum amount of penalty)."
GB,United Kingdom,cpa-2026,legislation,Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20),,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/contents,2026-10-30,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Crime and Policing Act 2026 (c. 20).
GB,United Kingdom,cpa-2026-s116,legislation,"Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 116",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/116,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 116."
GB,United Kingdom,cpa-2026-s117,legislation,"Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 117",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2026/20/section/117,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Crime and Policing Act 2026, section 117."
GB,United Kingdom,ecommerce-regs-2002-r19,legislation,"The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, regulation 19",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2002/2013/regulation/19,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The Electronic Commerce (EC Directive) Regulations 2002, regulation 19."
GB,United Kingdom,cgsa-1982-s46,legislation,"Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, section 46",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1982/45/section/46,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Civic Government (Scotland) Act 1982, section 46."
GB,United Kingdom,clcsa-1995-s11,legislation,"Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, section 11",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/1995/39/section/11,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Criminal Law (Consolidation) (Scotland) Act 1995, section 11."
GB,United Kingdom,ppsa-2007-s1,legislation,"Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007, section 1",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/asp/2007/11/section/1,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007, section 1."
GB,United Kingdom,ni-2015-s15,legislation,"Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015, section 15",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nia/2015/2/section/15,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). Human Trafficking and Exploitation (Criminal Justice and Support for Victims) Act (Northern Ireland) 2015, section 15."
GB,United Kingdom,ni-order-2008-a64a,legislation,"The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, Article 64A",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2008/1769/article/64A,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, Article 64A."
GB,United Kingdom,ni-order-2008-a64,legislation,"The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, Article 64",,legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives),,en,https://www.legislation.gov.uk/nisi/2008/1769/article/64,2026-10-30,"legislation.gov.uk (The National Archives). The Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008, Article 64."
GB,United Kingdom,cps-prostitution,government,Prostitution and Exploitation of Prostitution (legal guidance),,Crown Prosecution Service,2024-04-25,en,https://www.cps.gov.uk/legal-guidance/prostitution-and-exploitation-prostitution,2026-10-30,Crown Prosecution Service. Prostitution and Exploitation of Prostitution (legal guidance). 2024-04-25.
GB,United Kingdom,bills-api-3938-stages,parliament,Crime and Policing Bill (bill 3938): stages,,UK Parliament Bills API,,en,https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages?Take=50,2026-10-30,UK Parliament Bills API. Crime and Policing Bill (bill 3938): stages.
GB,United Kingdom,bills-api-3938-committee-commons,parliament,"Crime and Policing Bill: Commons committee stage amendments matching ""prostitution""",,UK Parliament Bills API,,en,https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages/19748/Amendments?SearchTerm=prostitution&Take=50,2026-10-30,"UK Parliament Bills API. Crime and Policing Bill: Commons committee stage amendments matching ""prostitution""."
GB,United Kingdom,bills-api-3938-committee-lords,parliament,"Crime and Policing Bill: Lords committee stage amendments matching ""prostitution""",,UK Parliament Bills API,,en,https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages/20237/Amendments?SearchTerm=prostitution&Take=50,2026-10-30,"UK Parliament Bills API. Crime and Policing Bill: Lords committee stage amendments matching ""prostitution""."
GB,United Kingdom,bills-api-3938-report-lords,parliament,"Crime and Policing Bill: Lords report stage amendments matching ""prostitution""",,UK Parliament Bills API,,en,https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages/20491/Amendments?SearchTerm=prostitution&Take=50,2026-10-30,"UK Parliament Bills API. Crime and Policing Bill: Lords report stage amendments matching ""prostitution""."
GB,United Kingdom,bills-api-3938-amd-311,parliament,Crime and Policing Bill: Lords committee amendment 311 (Paying for sex acts),,UK Parliament Bills API,,en,https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages/20237/Amendments/10027819,2026-10-30,UK Parliament Bills API. Crime and Policing Bill: Lords committee amendment 311 (Paying for sex acts).
GB,United Kingdom,bills-api-3938-amd-304,parliament,Crime and Policing Bill: Lords report stage amendment 304 (Paying for sex acts),,UK Parliament Bills API,,en,https://bills-api.parliament.uk/api/v1/Bills/3938/Stages/20491/Amendments/10032978,2026-10-30,UK Parliament Bills API. Crime and Policing Bill: Lords report stage amendment 304 (Paying for sex acts).
GB,United Kingdom,govuk-osa-explainer,government,Online Safety Act: explainer,,"Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (GOV.UK)",2025-04-24,en,https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/online-safety-act-explainer/online-safety-act-explainer,2026-10-30,"Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (GOV.UK). Online Safety Act: explainer. 2025-04-24."
GB,United Kingdom,iasc-behind-the-profile,government,Report: Behind the Profile: Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking through Adult Services Websites,,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner,2026-02-26,en,https://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/news-insights/report-behind-the-profile-sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-through-adult-services-websites/,2026-10-30,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. Report: Behind the Profile: Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking through Adult Services Websites. 2026-02-26.
GB,United Kingdom,iasc-behind-the-profile-pdf,government,Behind the Profile: Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking through Adult Services Websites (full report),,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner,2026-02-26,en,https://www.antislaverycommissioner.co.uk/media/dadhuq0a/report_behind-the-profile_sexual-exploitation-and-trafficking-through-adult-services-websites.pdf,2026-10-30,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner. Behind the Profile: Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking through Adult Services Websites (full report). 2026-02-26.
GB,United Kingdom,iasc-annual-2025-26,government,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's annual report 2025 to 2026,,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (GOV.UK),2026-06-17,en,https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/independent-anti-slavery-commissioners-annual-report-2025-to-2026/independent-anti-slavery-commissioners-annual-report-2025-to-2026-accessible,2026-10-30,Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner (GOV.UK). Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner's annual report 2025 to 2026. 2026-06-17.
GB,United Kingdom,nrm-2025,statistics,"Modern Slavery: National Referral Mechanism and Duty to Notify statistics UK, end of year summary 2025",,Home Office,2026-02-19,en,https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/modern-slavery-nrm-and-dtn-statistics-end-of-year-summary-2025/modern-slavery-national-referral-mechanism-and-duty-to-notify-statistics-uk-end-of-year-summary-2025,2026-10-30,"Home Office. Modern Slavery: National Referral Mechanism and Duty to Notify statistics UK, end of year summary 2025. 2026-02-19."
GB,United Kingdom,govuk-standard-visitor,government,Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor,,UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK),,en,https://www.gov.uk/standard-visitor,2026-10-30,UK Visas and Immigration (GOV.UK). Visit the UK as a Standard Visitor.
GB,United Kingdom,hmrc-bim22005,government,BIM22005 - Meaning of trade: exceptions and alternatives: illegal activities - introduction,,HM Revenue & Customs,,en,https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/business-income-manual/bim22005,2026-10-30,HM Revenue & Customs. BIM22005 - Meaning of trade: exceptions and alternatives: illegal activities - introduction.
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GB,United Kingdom,sp-bill-regan,parliament,Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill,,Scottish Parliament,,en,https://www.parliament.scot/bills-and-laws/bills/s6/prostitution-offences-and-support-scotland-bill,2026-10-30,Scottish Parliament. Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill.
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GB,United Kingdom,doj-ni-2019-page,government,Assessment of impact criminalisation of purchasing sexual services,,Department of Justice (Northern Ireland),2019-09-17,en,https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/publications/assessment-impact-criminalisation-purchasing-sexual-services,2026-10-30,Department of Justice (Northern Ireland). Assessment of impact criminalisation of purchasing sexual services. 2019-09-17.
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US,United States,usc-18-2421,legislation,18 U.S. Code § 2421 - Transportation generally,,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School",,en,https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2421,2026-10-30,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. 18 U.S. Code § 2421 - Transportation generally."
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US,United States,usc-18-2422,legislation,18 U.S. Code § 2422 - Coercion and enticement,,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School",,en,https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/2422,2026-10-30,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. 18 U.S. Code § 2422 - Coercion and enticement."
US,United States,usc-18-1591,legislation,"18 U.S. Code § 1591 - Sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion",,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School",,en,https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/1591,2026-10-30,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. 18 U.S. Code § 1591 - Sex trafficking of children or by force, fraud, or coercion."
US,United States,usc-47-230,legislation,47 U.S. Code § 230 - Protection for private blocking and screening of offensive material,,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School",,en,https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/47/230,2026-10-30,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. 47 U.S. Code § 230 - Protection for private blocking and screening of offensive material."
US,United States,usc-8-1182,legislation,8 U.S. Code § 1182 - Inadmissible aliens,,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School",,en,https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/8/1182,2026-10-30,"Legal Information Institute, Cornell Law School. 8 U.S. Code § 1182 - Inadmissible aliens."
US,United States,pl-115-164,legislation,Public Law 115-164: Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017,,U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo),2018-04-11,en,https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-115publ164/html/PLAW-115publ164.htm,2026-10-30,U.S. Government Publishing Office (govinfo). Public Law 115-164: Allow States and Victims to Fight Online Sex Trafficking Act of 2017. 2018-04-11.
US,United States,doj-backpage-2018,government,"Justice Department Leads Effort to Seize Backpage.Com, the Internet's Leading Forum for Prostitution Ads, and Obtains 93-Count Federal Indictment",,"U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs",2018-04-09,en,https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-leads-effort-seize-backpagecom-internet-s-leading-forum-prostitution-ads,2026-10-30,"U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Public Affairs. Justice Department Leads Effort to Seize Backpage.Com, the Internet's Leading Forum for Prostitution Ads, and Obtains 93-Count Federal Indictment. 2018-04-09."
US,United States,cns-lacey-2024,news,Backpage co-founder granted bail pending appeal,,Courthouse News Service,2024-11-21,en,https://www.courthousenews.com/backpage-co-founder-granted-bail-pending-appeal/,2026-10-30,Courthouse News Service. Backpage co-founder granted bail pending appeal. 2024-11-21.
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US,United States,nv-nrs-201,legislation,"NRS Chapter 201 - Crimes Against Public Decency and Good Morals (NRS 201.354, 201.380, 201.430, 201.440)",,Nevada Legislature,,en,https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-201.html,2026-10-30,"Nevada Legislature. NRS Chapter 201 - Crimes Against Public Decency and Good Morals (NRS 201.354, 201.380, 201.430, 201.440)."
US,United States,nv-nrs-244,legislation,NRS Chapter 244 - Counties: Government (NRS 244.345),,Nevada Legislature,,en,https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-244.html,2026-10-30,Nevada Legislature. NRS Chapter 244 - Counties: Government (NRS 244.345).
US,United States,nv-nrs-207,legislation,NRS Chapter 207 - Miscellaneous Crimes (NRS 207.030),,Nevada Legislature,,en,https://www.leg.state.nv.us/nrs/nrs-207.html,2026-10-30,Nevada Legislature. NRS Chapter 207 - Miscellaneous Crimes (NRS 207.030).
US,United States,nv-independent-2026,news,Sex workers at a Nevada brothel are making headlines. How do legal brothels in Nevada work?,,The Nevada Independent,2026-03,en,https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/sex-workers-at-a-nevada-brothel-are-making-headlines-how-much-do-you-know-about-the-industry,2026-10-30,The Nevada Independent. Sex workers at a Nevada brothel are making headlines. How do legal brothels in Nevada work?. 2026-03.
US,United States,me-853-a,legislation,"Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A, §853-A: Engaging in prostitution (REPEALED)",,"Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes",,en,https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec853-A.html,2026-10-30,"Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A, §853-A: Engaging in prostitution (REPEALED)."
US,United States,me-853-b,legislation,"Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A, §853-B: Engaging person for prostitution",,"Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes",,en,https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/17-A/title17-Asec853-B.html,2026-10-30,"Maine Legislature, Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Maine Revised Statutes Title 17-A, §853-B: Engaging person for prostitution."
US,United States,me-ld-1435,parliament,"LD 1435 (HP 931), An Act to Reduce Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Public Law 2023, chapter 316",,Maine Legislature,2023-06-26,en,https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=1435&snum=131,2026-10-30,"Maine Legislature. LD 1435 (HP 931), An Act to Reduce Commercial Sexual Exploitation - Public Law 2023, chapter 316. 2023-06-26."
US,United States,ri-11-34-1-2,legislation,Rhode Island General Laws § 11-34.1-2. Prostitution,,State of Rhode Island General Assembly,,en,https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE11/11-34.1/11-34.1-2.htm,2026-10-30,State of Rhode Island General Assembly. Rhode Island General Laws § 11-34.1-2. Prostitution.
US,United States,projo-2009-05,news,Behind closed doors: How R.I. decriminalized prostitution,,The Providence Journal (Internet Archive copy),2009-05-31,en,https://web.archive.org/web/20090601211914/http://www.projo.com/news/content/PROSTITUTION_LAW31_05-31-09_NVEHGBH_v161.3e90048.html,2026-10-30,The Providence Journal (Internet Archive copy). Behind closed doors: How R.I. decriminalized prostitution. 2009-05-31.
US,United States,projo-2009-11,news,Bill signing finally outlaws indoor prostitution in R.I.,,The Providence Journal (Internet Archive copy),2009-11-03,en,https://web.archive.org/web/20131113205521/http://news.providencejournal.com/breaking-news/2009/11/governor-carcieri-signed-into.html,2026-10-30,The Providence Journal (Internet Archive copy). Bill signing finally outlaws indoor prostitution in R.I.. 2009-11-03.
US,United States,ny-pen-230-00,legislation,New York Penal Law § 230.00 Prostitution,,New York State Senate (Open Legislation),,en,https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/laws/PEN/230.00,2026-10-30,New York State Senate (Open Legislation). New York Penal Law § 230.00 Prostitution.
US,United States,ny-s3967b-2025,parliament,"Senate Bill S3967B (2025-2026): limited immunity from prosecution (Penal Law § 230.45), signed as chapter 686 of 2025",,New York State Senate,2025-12-19,en,https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3967/amendment/B,2026-10-30,"New York State Senate. Senate Bill S3967B (2025-2026): limited immunity from prosecution (Penal Law § 230.45), signed as chapter 686 of 2025. 2025-12-19."
US,United States,ny-s1351-2021,parliament,"Senate Bill S1351 (2021-2022): repeal of Penal Law § 240.37, signed as chapter 23 of 2021",,New York State Senate,2021-02-02,en,https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S1351,2026-10-30,"New York State Senate. Senate Bill S1351 (2021-2022): repeal of Penal Law § 240.37, signed as chapter 23 of 2021. 2021-02-02."
US,United States,ny-s2513-2025,parliament,Senate Bill S2513 (2025-2026): Cecilia's act for rights in the sex trades,,New York State Senate,,en,https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2513,2026-10-30,New York State Senate. Senate Bill S2513 (2025-2026): Cecilia's act for rights in the sex trades.
US,United States,co-18-7-201,legislation,Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-7-201 (2023) - Prostitution prohibited,,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code),,en,https://law.justia.com/codes/colorado/title-18/article-7/part-2/section-18-7-201/,2026-10-30,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code). Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-7-201 (2023) - Prostitution prohibited.
US,United States,co-sb26-097,parliament,SB26-097 Decriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity,,Colorado General Assembly,,en,https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb26-097,2026-10-30,Colorado General Assembly. SB26-097 Decriminalize Adult Commercial Sexual Activity.
US,United States,ca-pen-647,legislation,California Penal Code § 647,,California Legislative Information,,en,https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sectionNum=647.,2026-10-30,California Legislative Information. California Penal Code § 647.
US,United States,ca-sb-357,legislation,SB-357 Crimes: loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense (2021-2022),,California Legislative Information,2022-07-01,en,https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billTextClient.xhtml?bill_id=202120220SB357,2026-10-30,California Legislative Information. SB-357 Crimes: loitering for the purpose of engaging in a prostitution offense (2021-2022). 2022-07-01.
US,United States,pa-5902,legislation,18 Pa.C.S. § 5902. Prostitution,,Pennsylvania General Assembly,,en,https://www.palegis.us/statutes/consolidated/view-statute?txtType=HTM&ttl=18&div=0&chapter=59&section=2&subsctn=0,2026-10-30,Pennsylvania General Assembly. 18 Pa.C.S. § 5902. Prostitution.
US,United States,pa-act-41-2026,legislation,"Act of Jul. 20, 2026, P.L. 492, No. 41 (SB 45) - Crimes Code omnibus amendments",,Pennsylvania General Assembly,2026-07-20,en,https://www.palegis.us/statutes/unconsolidated/law-information?sessYr=2026&sessInd=0&actNum=41,2026-10-30,"Pennsylvania General Assembly. Act of Jul. 20, 2026, P.L. 492, No. 41 (SB 45) - Crimes Code omnibus amendments. 2026-07-20."
US,United States,dc-22-2701,legislation,Code of the District of Columbia § 22-2701. Engaging in prostitution or soliciting for prostitution,,Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library),,en,https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/22-2701,2026-10-30,Council of the District of Columbia (D.C. Law Library). Code of the District of Columbia § 22-2701. Engaging in prostitution or soliciting for prostitution.
US,United States,dc-b23-0318,parliament,B23-0318 - Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019,,Council of the District of Columbia (LIMS),2019-06-04,en,https://lims.dccouncil.gov/Legislation/B23-0318,2026-10-30,Council of the District of Columbia (LIMS). B23-0318 - Community Safety and Health Amendment Act of 2019. 2019-06-04.
US,United States,al-13a-12-121,legislation,Code of Alabama § 13A-12-121 Prohibited Activities,,Alabama Legislature (ALISON),,en,https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=13A-12-121,2026-10-30,Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Code of Alabama § 13A-12-121 Prohibited Activities.
US,United States,al-13a-12-122,legislation,Code of Alabama § 13A-12-122 Violations,,Alabama Legislature (ALISON),,en,https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/code-of-alabama?section=13A-12-122,2026-10-30,Alabama Legislature (ALISON). Code of Alabama § 13A-12-122 Violations.
US,United States,dsw-ak,ngo,Alaska Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/alaska-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Alaska Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,az-13-3214,legislation,Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3214. Prostitution; classification,,Arizona State Legislature,,en,https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03214.htm,2026-10-30,Arizona State Legislature. Arizona Revised Statutes 13-3214. Prostitution; classification.
US,United States,dsw-ar,ngo,Arkansas Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/arkansas-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Arkansas Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,ct-chap-952,legislation,"Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 952 - Penal Code: Offenses (Secs. 53a-82 to 53a-89)",,Connecticut General Assembly,,en,https://www.cga.ct.gov/current/pub/chap_952.htm,2026-10-30,"Connecticut General Assembly. Connecticut General Statutes, Chapter 952 - Penal Code: Offenses (Secs. 53a-82 to 53a-89)."
US,United States,de-11-1342,legislation,"Delaware Code Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter VII (§§ 1342-1356)",,Delaware Code Online,,en,https://delcode.delaware.gov/title11/c005/sc07/index.html,2026-10-30,"Delaware Code Online. Delaware Code Title 11, Chapter 5, Subchapter VII (§§ 1342-1356)."
US,United States,fl-796-07,legislation,Florida Statutes 796.07 Prohibiting prostitution and related acts,,The Florida Legislature,,en,https://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&URL=0700-0799/0796/Sections/0796.07.html,2026-10-30,The Florida Legislature. Florida Statutes 796.07 Prohibiting prostitution and related acts.
US,United States,ga-16-6-9,legislation,Georgia Code § 16-6-9 (2023) - Prostitution,,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code),,en,https://law.justia.com/codes/georgia/title-16/chapter-6/section-16-6-9/,2026-10-30,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code). Georgia Code § 16-6-9 (2023) - Prostitution.
US,United States,hi-712-1200,legislation,Hawaii Revised Statutes §712-1200 Prostitution,,Hawaii State Legislature,,en,https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/hrscurrent/Vol14_Ch0701-0853/HRS0712/HRS_0712-1200.htm,2026-10-30,Hawaii State Legislature. Hawaii Revised Statutes §712-1200 Prostitution.
US,United States,id-18-5613,legislation,Idaho Code 18-5613. Providing commercial sexual activity,,Idaho State Legislature,,en,https://legislature.idaho.gov/statutesrules/idstat/title18/t18ch56/sect18-5613/,2026-10-30,Idaho State Legislature. Idaho Code 18-5613. Providing commercial sexual activity.
US,United States,il-11-14,legislation,720 ILCS 5/11-14 Prostitution,,Illinois General Assembly,,en,https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/fulltext.asp?DocName=072000050K11-14,2026-10-30,Illinois General Assembly. 720 ILCS 5/11-14 Prostitution.
US,United States,dsw-in,ngo,Indiana Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/indiana-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Indiana Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,ia-725-1,legislation,"Iowa Code 2026, Section 725.1 Prostitution",,Iowa Legislature,,en,https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/code/725.1.pdf,2026-10-30,"Iowa Legislature. Iowa Code 2026, Section 725.1 Prostitution."
US,United States,ks-21-6419,legislation,Kansas Statutes 21-6419. Selling sexual relations,,Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes,,en,https://www.ksrevisor.gov/statutes/chapters/ch21/021_064_0019.html,2026-10-30,Kansas Office of Revisor of Statutes. Kansas Statutes 21-6419. Selling sexual relations.
US,United States,ky-529-020,legislation,Kentucky Revised Statutes 529.020 (2025) Prostitution,,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code),,en,https://law.justia.com/codes/kentucky/chapter-529/section-529-020/,2026-10-30,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code). Kentucky Revised Statutes 529.020 (2025) Prostitution.
US,United States,la-14-82,legislation,Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:82. Prostitution; definition; penalties; enhancement,,Louisiana State Legislature,,en,https://legis.la.gov/legis/Law.aspx?d=78677,2026-10-30,Louisiana State Legislature. Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:82. Prostitution; definition; penalties; enhancement.
US,United States,md-11-303,legislation,"Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 11-303 (2024)",,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code),,en,https://law.justia.com/codes/maryland/criminal-law/title-11/subtitle-3/section-11-303/,2026-10-30,"Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code). Maryland Code, Criminal Law § 11-303 (2024)."
US,United States,ma-272-53a,legislation,"Massachusetts General Laws, Part IV, Title I, Chapter 272, Section 53A",,The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,,en,https://malegislature.gov/Laws/GeneralLaws/PartIV/TitleI/Chapter272/Section53A,2026-10-30,"The 194th General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Massachusetts General Laws, Part IV, Title I, Chapter 272, Section 53A."
US,United States,mi-750-448,legislation,"Michigan Compiled Laws 750.448 Soliciting, accosting, or inviting to commit prostitution or immoral act",,Michigan Legislature,,en,https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Laws/MCL?objectName=mcl-750-448,2026-10-30,"Michigan Legislature. Michigan Compiled Laws 750.448 Soliciting, accosting, or inviting to commit prostitution or immoral act."
US,United States,mn-609-324,legislation,Minnesota Statutes 609.324 Patrons; prostitutes; housing individuals engaged in prostitution; penalties,,Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes,,en,https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.324,2026-10-30,Minnesota Office of the Revisor of Statutes. Minnesota Statutes 609.324 Patrons; prostitutes; housing individuals engaged in prostitution; penalties.
US,United States,dsw-ms,ngo,Mississippi Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/mississippi-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Mississippi Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,mo-567-020,legislation,Revised Statutes of Missouri 567.020 Prostitution,,Missouri Revisor of Statutes,,en,https://revisor.mo.gov/main/OneSection.aspx?section=567.020,2026-10-30,Missouri Revisor of Statutes. Revised Statutes of Missouri 567.020 Prostitution.
US,United States,mt-45-5-601,legislation,"Montana Code Annotated 2025, 45-5-601. Prostitution -- patronizing prostitute -- exception",,Montana Legislature,,en,https://mca.legmt.gov/bills/mca/title_0450/chapter_0050/part_0060/section_0010/0450-0050-0060-0010.html,2026-10-30,"Montana Legislature. Montana Code Annotated 2025, 45-5-601. Prostitution -- patronizing prostitute -- exception."
US,United States,ne-28-801,legislation,Nebraska Revised Statute 28-801. Prostitution; penalty; affirmative defense; immunity from prosecution,,Nebraska Legislature,,en,https://nebraskalegislature.gov/laws/statutes.php?statute=28-801,2026-10-30,Nebraska Legislature. Nebraska Revised Statute 28-801. Prostitution; penalty; affirmative defense; immunity from prosecution.
US,United States,nh-645-2,legislation,New Hampshire RSA 645:2 Prostitution and Related Offenses,,New Hampshire General Court,,en,https://gc.nh.gov/rsa/html/LXII/645/645-2.htm,2026-10-30,New Hampshire General Court. New Hampshire RSA 645:2 Prostitution and Related Offenses.
US,United States,nj-2c-34-1,legislation,New Jersey Revised Statutes 2C:34-1 (2023) Prostitution and related offenses,,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code),,en,https://law.justia.com/codes/new-jersey/2023/title-2c/section-2c-34-1/,2026-10-30,Justia (unofficial compilation of the state code). New Jersey Revised Statutes 2C:34-1 (2023) Prostitution and related offenses.
US,United States,dsw-nm,ngo,New Mexico Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/new-mexico-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). New Mexico Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,nc-14-204,legislation,North Carolina General Statutes § 14-204. Prostitution,,North Carolina General Assembly,,en,https://www.ncleg.gov/EnactedLegislation/Statutes/HTML/BySection/Chapter_14/GS_14-204.html,2026-10-30,North Carolina General Assembly. North Carolina General Statutes § 14-204. Prostitution.
US,United States,nd-12-1-29,legislation,North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12.1-29 Prostitution,,North Dakota Legislative Branch,,en,https://ndlegis.gov/cencode/t12-1c29.pdf,2026-10-30,North Dakota Legislative Branch. North Dakota Century Code Chapter 12.1-29 Prostitution.
US,United States,oh-2907-25,legislation,Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.25,,Ohio Legislative Service Commission,,en,https://codes.ohio.gov/ohio-revised-code/section-2907.25,2026-10-30,Ohio Legislative Service Commission. Ohio Revised Code Section 2907.25.
US,United States,dsw-ok,ngo,Oklahoma Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/oklahoma-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Oklahoma Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,or-ors-167,legislation,Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 167 - Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals (ORS 167.007-167.017),,Oregon State Legislature,,en,https://www.oregonlegislature.gov/bills_laws/ors/ors167.html,2026-10-30,Oregon State Legislature. Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 167 - Offenses Against General Welfare and Animals (ORS 167.007-167.017).
US,United States,sc-16-15-90,legislation,"South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 16, Chapter 15 (Section 16-15-90)",,South Carolina Legislature,,en,https://www.scstatehouse.gov/code/t16c015.php,2026-10-30,"South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Code of Laws, Title 16, Chapter 15 (Section 16-15-90)."
US,United States,sd-22-23-1,legislation,South Dakota Codified Laws 22-23-1. Prostitution--Misdemeanor,,South Dakota Legislature,,en,https://sdlegislature.gov/api/Statutes/22-23-1.html,2026-10-30,South Dakota Legislature. South Dakota Codified Laws 22-23-1. Prostitution--Misdemeanor.
US,United States,dsw-tn,ngo,Tennessee Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/tennessee-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Tennessee Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,tx-pe-43,legislation,"Texas Penal Code Chapter 43. Public Indecency (Secs. 43.02, 43.021, 43.03, 43.04)",,Texas Legislature,,en,https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/PE/htm/PE.43.htm,2026-10-30,"Texas Legislature. Texas Penal Code Chapter 43. Public Indecency (Secs. 43.02, 43.021, 43.03, 43.04)."
US,United States,ut-76-5d-202,legislation,Utah Code 76-5d-202. Engaging in prostitution,,Utah State Legislature,,en,https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter5D/76-5d-S202.html,2026-10-30,Utah State Legislature. Utah Code 76-5d-202. Engaging in prostitution.
US,United States,ut-76-10-p13,legislation,"Utah Code Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 13 Prostitution (Renumbered 5/7/2025)",,Utah State Legislature,,en,https://le.utah.gov/xcode/Title76/Chapter10/C76-10-P13_1800010118000101.html,2026-10-30,"Utah State Legislature. Utah Code Title 76, Chapter 10, Part 13 Prostitution (Renumbered 5/7/2025)."
US,United States,vt-13-2632,legislation,13 V.S.A. § 2632. Prostitution,,Vermont General Assembly,,en,https://legislature.vermont.gov/statutes/section/13/059/02632,2026-10-30,Vermont General Assembly. 13 V.S.A. § 2632. Prostitution.
US,United States,va-18-2-346,legislation,Code of Virginia § 18.2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; penalties,,Virginia General Assembly (LIS),,en,https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title18.2/chapter8/section18.2-346/,2026-10-30,Virginia General Assembly (LIS). Code of Virginia § 18.2-346. Prostitution; commercial sexual conduct; penalties.
US,United States,wa-9a-88-030,legislation,RCW 9A.88.030 Prostitution,,Washington State Legislature,,en,https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=9A.88.030,2026-10-30,Washington State Legislature. RCW 9A.88.030 Prostitution.
US,United States,wv-61-8-5,legislation,West Virginia Code §61-8-5. Houses of ill fame and assignation,,West Virginia Legislature,,en,https://code.wvlegislature.gov/61-8-5/,2026-10-30,West Virginia Legislature. West Virginia Code §61-8-5. Houses of ill fame and assignation.
US,United States,wi-944,legislation,Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 944 - Crimes Against Sexual Morality,,Wisconsin State Legislature,,en,https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/statutes/statutes/944,2026-10-30,Wisconsin State Legislature. Wisconsin Statutes Chapter 944 - Crimes Against Sexual Morality.
US,United States,dsw-wi,ngo,Wisconsin Prostitution Laws,,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text),,en,https://decriminalizesex.work/wisconsin-prostitution-laws/,2026-10-30,Decriminalize Sex Work (advocacy NGO; reproduces statute text). Wisconsin Prostitution Laws.
US,United States,wy-title-6,legislation,"Wyoming Statutes Title 6 - Crimes and Offenses (W.S. 6-4-101, 6-4-102)",,Wyoming Legislature,,en,https://wyoleg.gov/statutes/compress/title06.pdf,2026-10-30,"Wyoming Legislature. Wyoming Statutes Title 6 - Crimes and Offenses (W.S. 6-4-101, 6-4-102)."
UY,Uruguay,uy-17515,legislation,"Ley N° 17.515, Trabajo sexual","Law No. 17,515 on sex work","IMPO, Centro de Información Oficial",2002-07-09,es,https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes/17515-2002,2026-10-30,"IMPO, Centro de Información Oficial. Ley N° 17.515, Trabajo sexual [Law No. 17,515 on sex work]. 2002-07-09."
UY,Uruguay,uy-8080,legislation,"Ley N° 8.080, Proxenetismo","Law No. 8,080 on procuring","IMPO, Centro de Información Oficial",1927-06-01,es,https://www.impo.com.uy/bases/leyes/8080-1927,2026-10-30,"IMPO, Centro de Información Oficial. Ley N° 8.080, Proxenetismo [Law No. 8,080 on procuring]. 1927-06-01."
UY,Uruguay,uy-4431,parliament,"Comisión de Legislación del Trabajo y Seguridad Social, Anexo I al Repartido N° 1160, Carpeta N° 4431 de 2024: Protección del trabajo sexual",Labour and Social Security Committee report on the bill for the protection of sex work (file 4431 of 2024),Cámara de Representantes del Uruguay,2024-08,es,https://documentos.diputados.gub.uy/docs/L49/Repartid/R1160-A01.pdf,2026-10-30,"Cámara de Representantes del Uruguay. Comisión de Legislación del Trabajo y Seguridad Social, Anexo I al Repartido N° 1160, Carpeta N° 4431 de 2024: Protección del trabajo sexual [Labour and Social Security Committee report on the bill for the protection of sex work (file 4431 of 2024)]. 2024-08."
UZ,Uzbekistan,uz-koao,legislation,Ўзбекистон Республикасининг Маъмурий жавобгарлик тўғрисидаги кодекси,Code of Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan,"LexUZ, National Database of Legislation (Ministry of Justice)",1994-09-22,uz,https://lex.uz/docs/97664,2026-10-30,"LexUZ, National Database of Legislation (Ministry of Justice). Ўзбекистон Республикасининг Маъмурий жавобгарлик тўғрисидаги кодекси [Code of Administrative Responsibility of the Republic of Uzbekistan]. 1994-09-22."
UZ,Uzbekistan,uz-uk,legislation,Ўзбекистон Республикасининг Жиноят кодекси,Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan,"LexUZ, National Database of Legislation (Ministry of Justice)",1994-09-22,uz,https://lex.uz/docs/111453,2026-10-30,"LexUZ, National Database of Legislation (Ministry of Justice). Ўзбекистон Республикасининг Жиноят кодекси [Criminal Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan]. 1994-09-22."
UZ,Uzbekistan,uz-gazeta-2026,news,«Продаётся детство». В Узбекистане до сих пор нет наказания за сексуальную эксплуатацию детей,"""Childhood for sale"": Uzbekistan still has no penalty for the sexual exploitation of children",Gazeta.uz,2026-05-11,ru,https://www.gazeta.uz/ru/2026/05/11/sexual-expluatation/,2026-10-30,"Gazeta.uz. «Продаётся детство». В Узбекистане до сих пор нет наказания за сексуальную эксплуатацию детей [""Childhood for sale"": Uzbekistan still has no penalty for the sexual exploitation of children]. 2026-05-11."
VU,Vanuatu,vu-pc,legislation,"Penal Code [Cap 135], Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition 2006",,Republic of Vanuatu (copy hosted by WIPO Lex),,en,https://wipolex-res.wipo.int/edocs/lexdocs/laws/en/vu/vu034en.pdf,2026-10-30,"Republic of Vanuatu (copy hosted by WIPO Lex). Penal Code [Cap 135], Laws of the Republic of Vanuatu, Consolidated Edition 2006."
VE,Venezuela,ve-cp,legislation,"Código Penal (Gaceta Oficial N° 5.494 Extraordinario, 20 de octubre de 2000)","Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 5,494 Extraordinary, 20 October 2000)",Justia Venezuela (text supplied by the Servicio Autónomo de Información Legislativa),2000-10-20,es,https://venezuela.justia.com/federales/codigos/codigo-penal/gdoc/,2026-10-30,"Justia Venezuela (text supplied by the Servicio Autónomo de Información Legislativa). Código Penal (Gaceta Oficial N° 5.494 Extraordinario, 20 de octubre de 2000) [Penal Code (Official Gazette No. 5,494 Extraordinary, 20 October 2000)]. 2000-10-20."
VN,Vietnam,vn-pl2003,legislation,"Pháp lệnh số 10/2003/PL-UBTVQH11 ngày 17 tháng 3 năm 2003 phòng, chống mại dâm",Ordinance No. 10/2003/PL-UBTVQH11 of 17 March 2003 on prostitution prevention,Cổng Thông tin điện tử Chính phủ (Government of Viet Nam),2003-03-17,vi,https://vanban.chinhphu.vn/default.aspx?pageid=27160&docid=80891,2026-10-30,"Cổng Thông tin điện tử Chính phủ (Government of Viet Nam). Pháp lệnh số 10/2003/PL-UBTVQH11 ngày 17 tháng 3 năm 2003 phòng, chống mại dâm [Ordinance No. 10/2003/PL-UBTVQH11 of 17 March 2003 on prostitution prevention]. 2003-03-17."
VN,Vietnam,vn-nd282,legislation,"Nghị định số 282/2025/NĐ-CP quy định xử phạt vi phạm hành chính trong lĩnh vực an ninh, trật tự, an toàn xã hội; phòng, chống tệ nạn xã hội; phòng, chống bạo lực gia đình","Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for security, public order and social safety, prevention of social evils and domestic violence (signed PDF)",Chính phủ (Government of Viet Nam),2025-10-30,vi,https://datafiles.chinhphu.vn/cpp/files/vbpq/2025/11/282-cp.signed.pdf,2026-10-30,"Chính phủ (Government of Viet Nam). Nghị định số 282/2025/NĐ-CP quy định xử phạt vi phạm hành chính trong lĩnh vực an ninh, trật tự, an toàn xã hội; phòng, chống tệ nạn xã hội; phòng, chống bạo lực gia đình [Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP on administrative sanctions for security, public order and social safety, prevention of social evils and domestic violence (signed PDF)]. 2025-10-30."
VN,Vietnam,vn-nd282-en,legislation,"Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP dated October 30, 2025 of the Government prescribing sanctions for administrative violations of regulations on security, public order and social safety",,LuatVietnam (unofficial English translation),2025-10-30,en,https://english.luatvietnam.vn/decreeno282-2025-nd-cpdatedoctober302025ofthegovernmentprescribingsanctionsforadministrativeviolationsofregulationsonsecuritypub-417708-doc1.html,2026-10-30,"LuatVietnam (unofficial English translation). Decree No. 282/2025/ND-CP dated October 30, 2025 of the Government prescribing sanctions for administrative violations of regulations on security, public order and social safety. 2025-10-30."
VN,Vietnam,vn-ca-laichau,government,Từ ngày 15/12/2025 tăng cường xử lý tệ nạn mại dâm theo nghị định mới,"From 15 December 2025, prostitution is dealt with more strictly under the new decree",Công an tỉnh Lai Châu (Lai Chau Provincial Police),2025-12-16,vi,https://congan.laichau.gov.vn/an-ninh-trat-tu/tu-ngay-15-12-2025-tang-cuong-xu-ly-te-nan-mai-dam-theo-nghi-dinh-moi-3892.html,2026-10-30,"Công an tỉnh Lai Châu (Lai Chau Provincial Police). Từ ngày 15/12/2025 tăng cường xử lý tệ nạn mại dâm theo nghị định mới [From 15 December 2025, prostitution is dealt with more strictly under the new decree]. 2025-12-16."
VN,Vietnam,vn-vks-hanoi,government,"Bàn về việc xác định tội danh trong trường hợp người phạm tội vừa có hành vi “chứa mại dâm”, vừa có hành vi “môi giới mại dâm”",On classifying the offence where the offender both harbours and brokers prostitution,Viện kiểm sát nhân dân thành phố Hà Nội (Hanoi People's Procuracy),2026,vi,https://vkshanoi.gov.vn/Chi-ti%E1%BA%BFt/b224n-v%E1%BB%81-vi%E1%BB%87c-x225c-%C4%91%E1%BB%8Bnh-t%E1%BB%99i-danh-trong-tr%C6%B0%E1%BB%9Dng-h%E1%BB%A3p-ng%C6%B0%E1%BB%9Di-ph%E1%BA%A1m-t%E1%BB%99i-v%E1%BB%ABa-c243-h224nh-vi-ch%E1%BB%A9a-m%E1%BA%A1i-d226m-v%E1%BB%ABa-c243-h224nh-vi-m244i-gi%E1%BB%9Bi-m%E1%BA%A1i-d226m,2026-10-30,"Viện kiểm sát nhân dân thành phố Hà Nội (Hanoi People's Procuracy). Bàn về việc xác định tội danh trong trường hợp người phạm tội vừa có hành vi “chứa mại dâm”, vừa có hành vi “môi giới mại dâm” [On classifying the offence where the offender both harbours and brokers prostitution]. 2026."
VN,Vietnam,vn-asiacatalyst,ngo,"A Legal Review of Detention Centers for Sex Workers in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam",,Asia Catalyst and Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice,2018-06,en,https://asiacatalyst.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/Legal-Review-of-Detention-Centers-.pdf,2026-10-30,"Asia Catalyst and Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice. A Legal Review of Detention Centers for Sex Workers in Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. 2018-06."
YE,Yemen,ye-penal,legislation,قرار جمهوري بالقانون رقم (12) لسنة 1994م بشأن الجرائم والعقوبات,Republican Decree-Law No. 12 of 1994 on Crimes and Penalties,Public Prosecution of the Republic of Yemen (agoye.gov.ye),1994,ar,https://agoye.gov.ye/page.php?id=285&lng=arabic,2026-10-30,Public Prosecution of the Republic of Yemen (agoye.gov.ye). قرار جمهوري بالقانون رقم (12) لسنة 1994م بشأن الجرائم والعقوبات [Republican Decree-Law No. 12 of 1994 on Crimes and Penalties]. 1994.
ZM,Zambia,zm-pc,legislation,"Penal Code, 1930 (Chapter 87; consolidated to 26 December 2023)",,ZambiaLII,,en,https://zambialii.org/akn/zm/act/1930/42/eng@2023-12-26,2026-10-30,"ZambiaLII. Penal Code, 1930 (Chapter 87; consolidated to 26 December 2023)."
ZM,Zambia,zm-upr-2022,ngo,"Universal Periodic Review of Zambia, 42nd Session: Joint stakeholder report",,"Zambia Sex Workers Alliance, African Sex Workers Alliance and Sexual Rights Initiative",2022-12,en,"https://www.sexualrightsinitiative.org/sites/default/files/resources/files/2022-12/UPR%2042%20Zambia,%20ZASWA,%20ASWA%20and%20SRI%20(1).pdf",2026-10-30,"Zambia Sex Workers Alliance, African Sex Workers Alliance and Sexual Rights Initiative. Universal Periodic Review of Zambia, 42nd Session: Joint stakeholder report. 2022-12."
ZW,Zimbabwe,zw-cl,legislation,Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (consolidated to 11 March 2022),,ZimLII,,en,https://zimlii.org/akn/zw/act/2004/23/eng@2022-03-11,2026-10-30,ZimLII. Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (consolidated to 11 March 2022).
ZW,Zimbabwe,zw-herald-2015,news,Hooker arrests outlawed,,The Herald (Harare),2015-05-28,en,https://www.heraldonline.co.zw/hooker-arrests-outlawed/,2026-10-30,The Herald (Harare). Hooker arrests outlawed. 2015-05-28.