Norwegian citizens caught paying for prostitutes at home or abroad could face a hefty fine or a six-month prison sentence...
The stated reason for this I think is commendable...
"We think buying sex is unacceptable because it favours human trafficking and forced prostitution," deputy Justice Minister
Now I agree that trafficking in humans and forced prostitution is a very bad thing. However, I do not think that creating new levels of punishment around "the world's oldest profession" is called for. Why not go after the actual traffickers, and not the people who provide income for poor girls who might not have any other way to make the same amount of income doing anything else. This law makes all forms of "compensation" illegal, and be-careful about who touches you where ladies, because this might be construed as "selling sex" if you take anything in return....
the sexual activities it covers... include payment for sexual intercourse, physical contact between exposed genitalia, one or two-way masturbation or touching someone’s private parts or breasts. “Payment” is defined as the exchange of money, or payment in kind, including the giving of flowers and gifts.
Looks to me like the Norwegians might have just banned Valentines Day ladies. So no more chocolates and flowers and dinners and movies for you from them... Goddamn those smart Norwegians!
