у SPD предлагается проверить законодательство: безопасность секс-работников в Карлсрухе
The Social Democratic Party (SPD) in Karlsruhe has called for an investigation into the effectiveness of the Prostitution Protection Act, which was enacted in 2017, in the city. The move comes following the exposure of a human trafficking ring in January 2025, which remained undetected for an extended period, and the subsequent temporary ban on street prostitution in March 20XX.
The SPD claims that existing control and protection mechanisms have significant weaknesses, and they have urged the city administration to assess the measures taken so far to implement the Prostitution Protection Act, with a focus on preventing and early detection of forced prostitution. The motion also requests new measures that could supplement existing protection systems.
The Prostitution Protection Act regulates the registration obligation for sex workers, the permit requirement for prostitution establishments, and mandatory advisory and health consultations. However, the SPD alleges that tips from the public have not been effectively evaluated, and timely action has not been taken.
The evaluation report (ProstSchG) for the Prostitution Protection Act, presented by the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ), concluded that the Act has strengths and weaknesses, but the weaknesses are largely remediable. The Lower Saxony Institute for Criminal Research (KFN), commissioned by the Federal Ministry of Women, conducted the evaluation.
The federal government is currently reviewing the Prostitution Protection Act, and since 2022, it has been subject to an evaluation. The discussion on the implementation and application of the Prostitution Protection Act in Karlsruhe will take place at the main and finance committee on October 14.
For those interested in the localized impact and political responses to the Prostitution Protection Act in Karlsruhe, official municipal reports or local SPD press releases would be the best sources to consult. The evaluation report can be found on the website of the Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth: [bmfsfj.de](http://bmfsfj.de).
- The SPD in Karlsruhe has expressed concerns about the effectiveness of the Prostitution Protection Act in addressing the issue of forced prostitution, and has called for an assessment of the measures taken to implement the act.
- The Prostitution Protection Act, which was enacted in 2017, outlines requirements such as registration for sex workers, permits for prostitution establishments, and mandatory health consultations. However, the SPD alleges that essential tips from the public have not been effectively evaluated and acted upon in a timely manner.
- The evaluation report for the Prostitution Protection Act, presented by the Federal Ministry for Family, Senior Citizens, Women and Youth (BMFSFJ), has concluded that the Act has both strengths and weaknesses, with the latter being largely remediable.
- The discussion on the implementation and application of the Prostitution Protection Act in Karlsruhe, including its impact and political responses, will take place at the main and finance committee on October 14. For those interested, official municipal reports or local SPD press releases would provide valuable insights, while the evaluation report can be found on the BMFSFJ website.
