France: Punish clients, not prostitutes
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France's government is pushing one of Europe's toughest laws against prostitution and sex trafficking, and other countries are watching closely. Advocates hope that a draft French law going to parliament Wednesday will help change long-held attitudes – by punishing the customer and protecting the prostitute.
The proposed law would introduce a $2,000 fine – rising to $4,000 at the second offense – for the clients of prostitutes. They could also be forced to attend classes aimed at highlighting the harms of prostitution. (AP)
