Sweden's Nordic Model criminalizes buying sex but legalizes selling it; advocates say it reduces exploitation
A Dateline investigation examines Sweden's Nordic Model law, which makes purchasing sexual services illegal while permitting the sale of sex. Advocates argue the approach curbs exploitation and trafficking, while opponents contend it pushes the industry underground and increases danger for sex workers. The report includes interviews with both supporters and critics of the policy framework.
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- โSweden's Nordic Model law makes buying sex illegal while legalizing its sale. (Journeyman Pictures/SBS Australia)
- โ69 mainstream media articles have covered this topic. (MSM Articles Found metric)
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- ~Advocates characterize the Nordic Model as a measure that curbs exploitation. (Journeyman Pictures reporting)
- ~Opponents argue the law forces the sex industry underground. (Journeyman Pictures reporting)
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