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Forgive me if this has already been asked and answered, but I have a question:

The proposal of "Ban Trafficking in Persons", which passed, states "Decriminalize the women in prostitution"

Does this imply that prostitution is now legal in all U.N. countries?

The proposal further states "but criminalize both the men who illegally buy women and children against their will, and anyone who promotes sexual exploitation, particularly pimps, procurers and traffickers."

And with the criminalization of "pimps", does this imply prostitutes must "freelance" without the assistance of a manager or agent? Or does none of this apply to concentual and voluntary prostitution?

It was legalised before that one passed. By a proposal called 'legalise prostitution'

Giordano,
UN representative,
The Black New World

Okay, thank you.

*New Vinnland sends forth a representative to commit harakiri to regain honor in the face of such shameful ignorance*

...but wouldn't the previous "Sexual Freedom" proposal have rendered the "Legalise Prostitution" proposal redundant?

There were strong arguments against at the time (as there are for every controversial proposal) but it passed anyway. And, as you are no doubt aware, there is no possibility of repeal in NS 1. We just live with the apparently illogicality and move on.

Since there is already a previous resolution legalizing prostitution, in one sense the question is moot. On the other hand, looking at the question one must say that it really depends on the coders.

One could argue that it could be illegal but you only arrest the men.

One could argue that it would be a violation of civil, as opposed to criminal law, subject to a fine.

But of course the question is moot. :cool:

Hey, New Vinnland's bustling brothels help to bolster its economy, due to the taxation of such services and licensing fees. ;-)

We just make the laws, we do not have to execute them. So if we do not manage to express our intentions clearly and logically the only problem about that is that everyone will do what they like regarding the issues we did not clarify. (which is not a bad thing often)

We can not undo a Resolution but we could still make another Resolution being more precise and thereby clearing unclear aspects.

- Barbara Petruschka Wosadeljewitsch for the Free Land of Cloudy Somewhere

oh, hey, one other thing... that would appear to make male prostitution perfectly legal, and to ensure that women who use male prostitution services can not be charged. Although I may have people jumping down my throat for saying this, it does happen. It might be an idea then to push through a new resolution that is more specific on this issue? Plus, to not do this could be considered 'sexist', and hence against UN enforced laws.

We can not undo a Resolution but we could still make another Resolution being more precise and thereby clearing unclear aspects.It might be an idea then to push through a new resolution that is more specific on this issue?
Immediately after passage of "Legalise Prostitution", probably fifty such proposals were floated, debated, and soundly rejected without coming to a vote. I believe that particular flurry of attempted repeal/revison proposals was what prompted the mods to institute the ejection policy (http://forums2.jolt.co.uk/showthread.php?t=282176) for rulebreaking dumbass proposals.

Of course I can't tell your nation what to do, but Frisbeeteria plans to remain a UN member, primarily by not submitting any such resolutions.