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On 1 July 1997 the Ministry of Justice submitted a new fresh proposal for amendment of Article 250 bis of the Dutch Criminal Code, to the Second Chamber of the Dutch Parliament, and on 28 October 1999, after almost 20 years, the Second Chamber accepted the draft act to end the general ban on brothels. The Act came into force on 1 October 2000 as from which date municipalities may issue licenses for prostitution businesses. In an international context the Netherlands is well known for its tolerant stance on prostitution and the decriminalisation of the prostitution sector. This pragmatic approach has led to prostitution businesses being regulated and legalised as well as possible. Amsterdam was one of the cities that enthusiastically welcomed the intended amendment to the law. Indeed, prostitution has long been accepted in Amsterdam as a big-city social reality. The ending of the brothel ban enables the city council to introduce a licensing system for prostitution.

The amendment to the law has six main objectives:

Controlling and regulating prostitution operations
Improving counter-measures against involuntary prostitution
Protection of minors from sexual abuse
Protecting the position of prostitutes
Disentangling crime from the sex industry
Combating prostitution and organisation of prostitution by illegal aliens.
The prostitution sector in Amsterdam is highly diverse. The various forms are matched by considerable differences in the position of prostitutes and interests. Classification of the various forms of prostitution is based on two factors, i.e. openness and the commercial aspect. Generally speaking the more open forms of prostitution involve a greater measure of independence for the prostitutes themselves, whereas at clubs, private-houses, erotic massage parlours and SM clubs they are required to surrender a degree of independence - sometimes a considerable amount - in return for the supposed safety and anonymity of a club. Escort and home prostitution occupy a middle ground. Window prostitution is established in areas of Amsterdam including the Burgwallen and parts of the Spuistraat and De Pijp.

The current policy in Amsterdam (dating from the early 1980s) prohibits the expansion of window prostitution.

With an eye to preventing the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, prostitutes are targeted with medical information and help around such diseases. There are also low- threshold facilities such as outpatient clinics for prostitutes. Prostitution businesses are also subject to general city ordinances, including fire safety, noise nuisance, and hygiene. These factors are also included in the mandatory document stating that the holder is a fit person to run such a business, which came into operation on 1 January 1996.

The lifting of the general ban on brothels gives the mayor greater powers in implementing and enforcing policy on prostitution. Hence, for example, it will be possible to conduct background checks on persons operating sex businesses.


Street prostitution
(soliciting in a public place) On 2 January 1996 Amsterdam opened a special soliciting zone for street prostitutes on the Theemsweg. This is open from 21.00 hours to 03.00 hours the following morning. Outside these hours soliciting for prostitution in a public place is prohibited throughout the city. Facilities at the soliciting zone include a "lounge project" where the prostitutes can meet their colleagues and relax. They can also consult with care workers from various social/health services, who are on duty. A doctor and nurses from the city health service hold consultations in the lounge twice a week. The prostitutes can have a free examination for sexually transmitted diseases. Condoms are also on sale, and prostitutes can trade old for new needles. Once a week the police hold a confidential session at which prostitutes can talk confidentially with officers. The Theemsweg prostitution zone it is surrounded by gates and fences to prevent activity spilling over into a wider area. A permanent supervisor is responsible for management and maintenance. A special police team is in place every evening to ensure safety.

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strawhat  ↗贵宾↗  2002-10-20 13:40:14 | 显示全部楼层 来自: 荷兰
thx, and please provide the source.
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