Latest items for IRP-LAW-4
March 19, 2024, 12:27 a.m.
Countries: Zambia
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
March 18, 2024, 9:50 p.m.
Countries: Vietnam
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
March 17, 2024, 4:54 p.m.
Countries: Venezuela
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 17, 2024, 1 a.m.
Countries: Pakistan
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6).
March 16, 2024, 11:59 p.m.
Countries: Uruguay
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes to work legally sex workers must register" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? Yes - sex workers entitled to social security protections" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No - regulationism" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes to work legally sex workers must register" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? Yes - sex workers entitled to social security protections" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No - regulationism" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 11:58 p.m.
Countries: United States
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 8). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 9).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 8). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 9).
March 16, 2024, 5:13 p.m.
Countries: United Arab Emirates
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 5:04 p.m.
Countries: Ukraine
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 4:53 p.m.
Countries: Uganda
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 4:42 p.m.
Countries: Turkmenistan
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 4). Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 5). Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 4). Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 5). Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 6).
March 16, 2024, 4:29 p.m.
Countries: Turkey
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes for workers in registered brothels" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No - very onerous regulations, most sex work takes place illegally" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes for workers in registered brothels" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No - very onerous regulations, most sex work takes place illegally" (para 6).
March 16, 2024, 4:17 p.m.
Countries: Tunisia
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Almost every big city had a licensed brothel, regulated by the interior ministry’s bureau of morals" (para 1).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Almost every big city had a licensed brothel, regulated by the interior ministry’s bureau of morals" (para 1).
March 16, 2024, 4:16 p.m.
Countries: Tunisia
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes for sex workers to work legally in licensed brothels" (para 5). Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes for sex workers to work legally in licensed brothels" (para 5). Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 4:05 p.m.
Countries: Trinidad/Tobago
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
March 16, 2024, 3:30 p.m.
Countries: Togo
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 2:45 p.m.
Countries: Tanzania
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 16, 2024, 1:16 a.m.
Countries: Tajikistan
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5).
March 16, 2024, 1:12 a.m.
Countries: Taiwan
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No - sex workers and brothels operating in designated red light districts may be required to get licenses, unsure what actual text of law says, but as yet no designated red light districts created" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? Regulations are overly restrictive - local authorities not obliged to allow sex work businesses, can refuse to designate red light district thereby keeping sex work illegal. Likely that mandatory health checks and licenses required to operate sex work business in designated red light districts" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No - sex workers and brothels operating in designated red light districts may be required to get licenses, unsure what actual text of law says, but as yet no designated red light districts created" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? Regulations are overly restrictive - local authorities not obliged to allow sex work businesses, can refuse to designate red light district thereby keeping sex work illegal. Likely that mandatory health checks and licenses required to operate sex work business in designated red light districts" (para 6).
March 16, 2024, 1:04 a.m.
Countries: Syria
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No" (para 7). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 9). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (pra 10).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No" (para 7). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 9). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (pra 10).
March 16, 2024, 1:01 a.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Not only is prostitution legal, but it is considered a form of independent economic activity – taxed and regulated as much as any industry in Switzerland. Sex workers must have health insurance and work visas in order to apply for the necessary permits from the government" (para 2).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Not only is prostitution legal, but it is considered a form of independent economic activity – taxed and regulated as much as any industry in Switzerland. Sex workers must have health insurance and work visas in order to apply for the necessary permits from the government" (para 2).
March 16, 2024, 1 a.m.
Countries: Switzerland
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes - to work legally permits are issued by the authorities after confirming residence status, health insurance etc" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No - regulations are fairly restrictive and create a two-tier market" (para 6).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Yes - to work legally permits are issued by the authorities after confirming residence status, health insurance etc" (para 5). "If sex work is regulated, is it in line with other work, or are the regulations unfair or overly restrictive? No - regulations are fairly restrictive and create a two-tier market" (para 6).
March 9, 2024, 12:46 p.m.
Countries: Swaziland
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 9, 2024, 12:42 p.m.
Countries: Sudan
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 5). Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 6). Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 9, 2024, 12:37 p.m.
Countries: Sri Lanka
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 7). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 8).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6). "Is sex work recognised as work? No" (para 7). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 8).
March 9, 2024, 12:27 p.m.
Countries: Spain
Variables: IRP-LAW-1, IRP-LAW-4
"In 1995, prostitution was depanelized as a voluntary activity, leading to an unregulated and very successful establishment of the sex industry since then" (para 2). "So far, the laws in Spain have been ineffective in tackling the unregulated market of prostitution. Although the activity is allowed, the government draws the limit on the 'carnal pound', meaning no labor rights for sex workers, providing thus an easy outlet for criminality and turning Spain into a magnet for human trafficking and sexual exploitation" (para 4).
Variables: IRP-LAW-1, IRP-LAW-4
"In 1995, prostitution was depanelized as a voluntary activity, leading to an unregulated and very successful establishment of the sex industry since then" (para 2). "So far, the laws in Spain have been ineffective in tackling the unregulated market of prostitution. Although the activity is allowed, the government draws the limit on the 'carnal pound', meaning no labor rights for sex workers, providing thus an easy outlet for criminality and turning Spain into a magnet for human trafficking and sexual exploitation" (para 4).
March 9, 2024, 12:05 p.m.
Countries: South Africa
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"The bill, which has been published for public comment, only deals with decriminalization and does not regulate the sex industry — something Lamola said would follow at a later stage" (para 9).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"The bill, which has been published for public comment, only deals with decriminalization and does not regulate the sex industry — something Lamola said would follow at a later stage" (para 9).
March 9, 2024, 11:49 a.m.
Countries: Solomon Islands
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Not known" (para 5). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? Not known" (para 5). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 9, 2024, 11:35 a.m.
Countries: Slovakia
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"Is there mandatory registration? No" (para 6). "Is sex work decriminalised with limited regulation? No" (para 7).
March 9, 2024, 11:30 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In order to be granted a license for sex work, you must be "legally recognized as female" and be from one of five countries — China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore" (para 16). "Legally recognized sex workers are provided with a yellow card which requires them to obtain regular medical check-ups and limits their employment to sex work" (para 17).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In order to be granted a license for sex work, you must be "legally recognized as female" and be from one of five countries — China, Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, or Singapore" (para 16). "Legally recognized sex workers are provided with a yellow card which requires them to obtain regular medical check-ups and limits their employment to sex work" (para 17).
March 9, 2024, 11:29 a.m.
Countries: Singapore
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In Singapore, sex workers must apply for a yellow card, which allows them to work in brothels in Geylang, the city state’s sanctioned red-light district. But according to Project X, a non-profit organisation that’s supported sex workers in Singapore since 2008, there are many rules to qualify for this card. Workers must be between 21 and 35, cannot be male, and must come from an approved list of countries. Sex workers are also not allowed to have romantic relationships with Singaporeans." (para 21, 22).
Variables: IRP-LAW-4
"In Singapore, sex workers must apply for a yellow card, which allows them to work in brothels in Geylang, the city state’s sanctioned red-light district. But according to Project X, a non-profit organisation that’s supported sex workers in Singapore since 2008, there are many rules to qualify for this card. Workers must be between 21 and 35, cannot be male, and must come from an approved list of countries. Sex workers are also not allowed to have romantic relationships with Singaporeans." (para 21, 22).