The Knesset on Wednesday passed the preliminary reading of a bill to amend the Prohibition of Consumption of Prostitution Law. The legislation, presented by MK Penina Tamano-Shata (Yesh Atid), now moves to the Constitution Committee for preparation for its first reading. Tamano-Shata warned that 'what started with internet prostitution is moving to physical prostitution' and criticized law enforcement authorities.
MK Penina Tamano-Shata (Yesh Atid) on Wednesday secured preliminary approval in the Knesset plenum for a bill amending the Prohibition of Consumption of Prostitution Law. Tamano-Shata argued that the current legal framework, which addresses internet-based prostitution, needs to be expanded to cover physical prostitution. She criticized law enforcement for failing to enforce the ban, stating that 'there is a bankruptcy of law enforcement authorities.' The bill will now be reviewed by the Knesset Constitution, Law and Justice Committee before returning to the plenum for its first reading.
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