Prostitution age of consent
The prostitution age of consent is the minimum age at which a person may legally engage in prostitution. Where this is not specified in the individual county's prostitution laws, then the general age of consent laws for that country apply.
Prostitution age of consent by country
Country | Prostitution age of consent | Client age of consent | Penalty for a violation | Note |
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![]() | 18[1] | |||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 16[3] | The prostitution of children is not specifically prohibited, however the general age of consent in Benin (16) applies. | ||
![]() | 18[4] | |||
![]() | 18[5] | |||
![]() | 18[6] | From 14 to 25 years if prostitute is under 18; | ||
![]() | 16[4] | |||
![]() | 18[7] | |||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 18[1] | |||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 18[4] | |||
![]() | 18[8] | Up to 5 years or fine if prostitute is under 18; From 2 to 15 years if prostitute is under 14; | ||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 14[9] | Prostitution of children is not specifically prohibited, however the minimum labor age (14) applies. | ||
![]() | 18[4] | |||
![]() | 16 (21 for anal sex)[10] | A fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for 6 months | ||
![]() | 18[1] | |||
![]() | 18[11] | |||
![]() | 21[1] | |||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 18 nationally, 21 in some municipalities[12] | 16[13] | ||
![]() | 18[14] | 16[14] | ||
![]() | 18[2][15] | |||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 18[1] | |||
![]() | 21[1] | |||
![]() | 18[2] | |||
![]() | 18[1] | |||
![]() | 15[16] | |||
![]() | 18[17] | 16[18] | ||
![]() | 18[19] | |||
![]() | 18[1] | |||
![]() | 18[1] |
See also
References
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- ^ Zonneveld, Patrick (18 April 2003). "Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor - Benin". Refworld. Retrieved 15 September 2023.
- ^ a b c d "100 Countries and Their Prostitution Policies - Legal Prostitution". ProCon.org. Archived from the original on 7 April 2020. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ "The Law of Sex Work". OWJN. July 2008. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Alsema, Adriaan (21 June 2012). "Medellin and Caribbean are Colombia's main sex tourism destinations". Colombia News. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ "40/2009 Sb. Trestní zákoník". Zákony pro lidi (in Czech). Retrieved 2019-11-25.
- ^ Saxena, Shreya (21 June 2017). "Legal Situation of Prostitution in Germany". The News Geeks. Archived from the original on 12 June 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Zonneveld, Patrick (2022). "2021 Findings on the Worst Forms of Child Labor Guinea Bissau" (PDF). Dol.gov. Retrieved 30 June 2024.
- ^ Zonneveld, Patrick (25 June 2021). "Crimes relating to prostitution". Family CILC. Retrieved 19 July 2023.
- ^ "Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 January 2020. Retrieved 12 January 2020.
- ^ "New Prostitution Policy in the Netherlands". Amsterdam Red Light District Tours. 6 December 2017. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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- ^ a b "Sex Work Law > Current Law". www.sexworklaw.co.nz. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ "Nicaragua Age of Consent & Statutory Rape Laws".
- ^ "Tuvalu Penal Code" (PDF). Tuvalu Legislation. Retrieved 30 September 2023.
- ^ Sexual Offences Act 2003
- ^ Sexual Offences Act 2003
- ^ "Nevada Prostitution and Solicitation Laws". Findlaw. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
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