Criminalising the Purchase of Sex: Lessons from Sweden

by Jay Levy

Book Overview

In an attempt to abolish prostitution, Sweden criminalised the purchase of sex in 1999, while simultaneously decriminalising its sale. In so doing, it set itself apart from other European states, promoting itself as the pioneer of a radical approach to prostitution. What has come to be referred to as 'the Swedish model' has been enormously influential, and has since been adopted and proposed by other countries. This book establishes the outcomes...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1138659800
• ISBN13: 9781138659803
• Release Date: March 2016
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.1" x 9.2"