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Sweden Criminalizes Buying Online Sex Shows, Targets Exploitation

5/23/2025

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Sweden's groundbreaking law, set to take effect on July 1, equates buying online sex shows with hiring a prostitute, potentially leading to prison time for violators. This legislation targets live sexual acts while permitting pre-recorded content, aiming to shield vulnerable individuals from exploitation and combat the rising tide of online abuse and trafficking.

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Story summary

Sweden's groundbreaking law, set to take effect on July 1, equates buying online sex shows with hiring a prostitute, potentially leading to prison time for violators. This legislation targets live sexual acts while permitting pre-recorded content, aiming to shield vulnerable individuals from exploitation and combat the rising tide of online abuse and trafficking.