More reports, less deterrence: the failure that allows sex consumers to evade treatment | First publication
Freedom of information data on the use of prostitution in Israel will be revealed in a discussion of the Knesset Committee on the Status of Women to monitor enforcement of the Prohibition of Prostitution Consumption…
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New Freedom of Information data shows enforcement of Israel's anti-prostitution law is failing. Police issue more fines but do not direct buyers to mandated rehabilitation programs, while welfare services also fall short. The Knesset committee hearing will test whether this gap between citation and treatment can be closed.