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Women involved in prostitution have always been an object of research in India. Although the real numbers of how many women are into prostitution are still dodgy, it’s estimated that around 1% of adult Indian women is associated with sex work (Dandona R, Dandona L, Kumar GA, Gutierrez JP, McPherson S, Samuels F, Bertozzi SM; ASCI FPP Study Team. “Demography and Sex Work Characteristics of Female Sex Workers in India,” BMC International Health Human Rights. 2006 Apr 14;6:5).
Andhra Pradesh has issued a Government Order to criminalize the sex buyers, the ‘end client’, who buys sex from the trafficked victims working in brothels, including women and children.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the state (Maharashtra) and hotel association has been signed to curb the heinous crime of flesh trade taking place within the walls of private hotels and rest houses.
This year, Andhra Pradesh issued a GO to criminalize buying of sex – it’s the first Indian state to explore beyond the conventional horizons of human trafficking punishment. This means once the law is set into motion, anyone who buys sex from the sex workers will face criminal charges and imprisonment.
The bill mentions prevention as its key goal. However, there are certain criticisms that have stood out, which might complicate enforcement instead of providing all-inclusive rehabilitation.
