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The importation of women and girls for prostitution was banned in 1927 and brothels were banned in 1930, though prostitution remained legal. [ 5 ] During the Japanese occupation of Singapore (1942–45), brothels were set up for the use of Japanese servicemen.
With prostitution being legal in Singapore, many foreign women are attracted to the country to participate in the commercial sex industry. [2] [3] It is not an uncommon occurrence that women voluntarily travel to Singapore to participate in this regulated labor sector.
Up until the 21st century, Singapore was mainly focused on regulating the rise of sex labor and ensuring that sexually transmitted diseases did not spread rampantly. [2] In 2001, Singapore was placed under Tier 2 in the Trafficking in Persons Report (TIP) that was released by the United States. [2]
Prostitution laws vary by state and territory, however it is illegal except for some rural counties of Nevada. Strip clubs are legal in most areas, including fully nude strip clubs. Many massage shops offer "happy endings", which is an illegal form of prostitution.
Prostitution of children is not specifically prohibited, however the minimum labor age (14) applies. Honduras: 18 [4] Hong Kong: 16 (21 for anal sex) [10] A fine of $10,000 and imprisonment for 6 months Hungary: 18 [1] Ireland: 18 [11] Lebanon: 21 [1] Mexico (in states where prostitution is legal) 18 [2] Netherlands: 18 nationally, 21 in some ...
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