“We believe in legalizing this work, and that maintaining it in this legal structure is safest for those involved.”
Combatting Sexual Exploitation Act of 2020
Rationale
This reform shifts criminal liability to those who create demand for sexual exploitation, helping combat human trafficking while protecting vulnerable individuals and supporting pathways out of exploitation.
Prepared by the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of Social Affairs.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sex Work |
Legal, licensed and regulated
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Selling legal, buying criminalised
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Sex WorkProposer
Party
Modern Alliance Of Sveria
Modern Alliance of Sveria is a conservative party committed to law and order, free markets, modern infrastructure and supporting working families.
We believe economic growth, personal responsibility and secure communities are the foundation of a stronger Sveria.
Core pillars
Edith Cunningham
Activist · Age 51
A firebrand orator who once electrified protest crowds with speeches so bold they made headlines, she traded the streets for the podium to fight for the party’s ideals with unshakable devotion.
Timeline
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Draft19 January 2020
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Vote Open29 March 2020
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Vote Closed28 May 2020
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Did Not Become Law28 May 2020
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
National Parliament
FailedFor: 149 / 200 seats (74.5%)
Against: 200 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Sveria | 200 | No | We believe in legalizing this work, and that maintaining it in this legal structure is safest for those involved. |
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria Proposer | 149 | Yes | No reason given |
Union Parliament
FailedFor: 308 / 700 seats (44.0%)
Against: 412 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Sveria | 412 | No | We believe in legalizing this work, and that maintaining it in this legal structure is safest for those involved. |
| Modern Alliance Of Sveria Proposer | 308 | Yes | No reason given |