Sex workers speak out against German prostitution law
By DW
22 October 2021 |
8:07 am
It has been five years since the German government enacted the prostitution protection act. Lawmakers say it protects vulnerable people; many sex workers say it is discriminatory, stigmatizing and has increased risks.
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