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The Swedish Law that Prohibits the Purchase of Sexual Services

Best Practices for Prevention of Prostitution and Trafficking in Human Beings

Ministry of Industry, Employment, and Communications

After several years of public debate initiated by the Swedish women’s movement, the Law That Prohibits the Purchase of Sexual Services came into force on January 1, 1999. The Law is the first attempt by a country to address the root cause of prostitution and trafficking in beings: the demand, the men who assume the right to purchase persons for prostitution purposes. This ground breaking law is a cornerstone of Swedish efforts to create a contemporary, democratic society where women and girls can live lives free of all forms of male violence. In combination with public education, awareness-raising campaigns, and victim support, the Law and other legislation establish a zero tolerance policy for prostitution and trafficking in human beings. When the buyers risk punishment, the number of men who buy prostituted persons decreases, and the local prostitution markets become less lucrative. Traffickers will then choose other and more profitable destinations.

Key Words: prostitution • Swedish law • trafficking in human beings

Violence Against Women, Vol. 10, No. 10, 1187-1218 (2004)
DOI: 10.1177/1077801204268647


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