In the Netherlands, prostitution was legalized on October 1, 2000, to recognize sex as work.

But there are a few problems such as illegal immigrants’ shady prostitution, underage
prostitution, and lack of vocational education. Service providers do not have enough
information and accurate awareness of what they are doing. This can lead to mental problems.

Germany legalized prostitution in 1927. However, prostitution was regarded as an invalid and
unacceptable contract leaving sex workers exposed to exploitation and repression. For
instance, prostitution workers were required to undergo regular medical checkups in a coercive
and untidy system. Also, since Germany empowered local governments to prohibit sex trade in
certain regions or at certain times, a prostitute could not have the same status as other
occupations. But after a revision of the law in 2001, Germany eliminated the practice of
interpreting sex work as unethical as they started to recognize it as a legally protected
profession. Now sex workers can form a labor union and Individuals can employ prostitutes,
but it is only possible to the extent that it does not harm the individual and economic
independence of workers.

Now, let us summarize. We can expect a few effects through legalizing prostitution. First, by
building safe and robust systems like blood management services, the state can protect sex
workers, ultimately, society. Second, there will be more freedom of occupation choice. Third,
the state can provide a secure environment for both service providers and clients. And we are
expecting the reduction of two kinds of crimes. The first one is mafia, gang, and pimp-related
crime. Since these three are often deeply and directly related to prostitution activities,
legalized, and organized prostitution systems can reduce related crimes. Also, since it will be
easier for sexually rejected people to fulfill their sexual needs, sex crime will decrease too. Sex
education will be operated more actively in an open atmosphere, and there will be a rise in
the social status of sex workers. Finally, it can be discussed at various levels such as public
opinion and parliament.

These are our references. Problems have always arisen covertly even in illegal conditions. Why
not legalize and regulate to provide safer environment for both buyers and sellers? Thank you
for listening.