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| + | [[File:Countries that adopted the Nordic Model approach on prostitution (2019).png|thumb|Countries that have adopted the Swedish model as of 2019]] |
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| ⚫ | The Swedish model is a method of dealing with [[prostitution]] in which the purchase of sex is made illegal while the selling of one's own body for sex is legal. In some countries that use this approach |
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| + | The Swedish model overwhelmingly results in men being charged with prostitution offences. |
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| + | Countries that use the Swedish model include Canada, Iceland, Ireland, France, Norway & Sweden.<ref>https://nowtoronto.com/news/swedish-surprise-for-canadas-sex-workers/</ref><ref>https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/sweden-german-sex-work-laws-1.3770838</ref> |
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| + | As of 2020 Germany is considering implementing this model.<ref>https://www.dw.com/en/german-lawmakers-call-for-buying-sex-to-be-made-permanently-illegal/a-53504221</ref> |
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| + | == External Links == |
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| + | *[https://newsofx.com/2020/05/03/sexkopslagen-by-carl-augustsson Sexkopslagen] |
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| + | == References == |
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| + | [[Category: Canada]] |
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| + | [[Category: Iceland]] |
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| + | [[Category: Ireland]] |
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| + | [[Category: Norway]] |
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| + | [[Category: Prostitution]] |
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| + | [[Category: Sweden]] |
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Latest revision as of 08:32, 27 November 2022
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The Swedish model, also known as the Nordic model, is a method of dealing with prostitution in which the purchase of sex is made illegal while the selling of one's own body for sex is legal. In some countries that use this approach the operation of a brothel both remains illegal.
The Swedish model overwhelmingly results in men being charged with prostitution offences.
Countries that use the Swedish model include Canada, Iceland, Ireland, France, Norway & Sweden.[1][2]
As of 2020 Germany is considering implementing this model.[3]