CSU wants tougher prostitution law

The CSU wants to enforce stricter controls on prostitution in the coming year. Interior politician Hans-Peter Uhl told the newspaper “Welt” that the CDU/CSU is in talks with the FDP about amending the prostitution law. He said he hoped that an agreement could be reached in January or February. The Christian Socialists are seeking a commercial permit requirement for brothels and a mandatory health examination for prostitutes in order to curb forced prostitution. According to Uhl, the Red-Green resolution of 2002 “might have meant well” but only “strengthened the position of the pimps.” “Unfortunately, Red-Green has put brothels in a better position than any other trade,” Uhl continued. Regular doctor’s consultations would also allow for confidential discussions that could reduce forced prostitution. Overall, he said, “more effective monitoring” should be made possible “so that the state can control.”