Prostitution in Luxembourg
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Prostitution in Luxembourg is in itself legal,[1] and is common,[2] but activities associated with organised prostitution, such as profiting from (operating brothels and prostitution rings) or aiding prostitution, are illegal.[3] Human trafficking incurs severe penalties.[4][5] There are estimated to be 300 prostitutes in Luxembourg, most of whom are immigrants.[6]
In February 2018, the Chamber of Deputies approved a bill to criminalise the clients of prostitutes who were trafficked, exploited, a "vulnerable person" or minor.[7][8]
Street prostitution is only permitted in two streets near Luxembourg City's railway station,[9] and only between 20:00 and 03:00. The area is regulated by the city authorities, and patrolled regularly by the police. Prostitutes working outside these streets or outside the permitted times may be arrested and fined up to €2,500. Because of the number of prostitutes and limited area to work in, some work from other streets near the legalised area and risk being arrested.[10] The number of prostitutes has increased due, at least in part, to demand from French men following the changes in France's prostitution laws. The spread of prostitutes into adjoining streets coupled with drug activity and gang violence has resulted in police closing some streets in the area to traffic at night and having high-profile foot patrols.[11][12]
