Justice Minister Proposes Jail Terms for Prostitution Buyers

The Icelandic Justice Minister has proposed new legislation to stiffen penalties for prostitution offenses, specifically targeting buyers with potential jail terms. The proposal also aims to remove anonymity for those convicted of purchasing sex.

30 Apr, 09:30 — 30 Apr, 09:30

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Justice Minister Proposes Jail Terms for Prostitution Offences

Iceland’s Minister of Justice has announced plans to tighten penalties for prostitution-related offences, including introducing mandatory prison sentences for buyers. In a written response from the Ministry of Justice Iceland, RÚV reports that minister Þorbjörg Sigríður Gunnlaugsdóttir outlined proposed amendments to the Penal Code aimed at preventing cases from being resolved without prosecution. What’s the… The post Justice Minister Proposes Jail Terms for Prostitution Offences appeared fir...

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