The issue is exacerbated by the lack of legislative actions taken by states to control prostitution and trafficking.

Laskin found that the law was "colourable", as its true purpose was not to keep the streets safe but to control or punish prostitution.

For more than thirty-five years, he controlled gambling, drinking, prostitution and other criminal interests throughout Omaha, particularly in his seedy Sporting District.

Records were kept to control slavery, prostitution, and the trafficking of women and children.

Controlling prostitution for gain (s.53)

No. 40), part of a widespread legislative attempt to control prostitution throughout the British Empire through incarceration in lock hospitals.

This Act was not repealed till 1916, but was relatively ineffective either in controlling venereal diseases or prostitution.

They controlled drugs and prostitution in LA as well as controlling the Pride's moles in various police forces.

The Commission has followed the 'Queen Boat' affair since the arrest in May 2001 of 52 men under laws to control prostitution.