She had laws passed that prohibited forced prostitution and closed brothels.

Guinea-Bissau does not specifically prohibit forced prostitution.

"The court is saying we don't need a statute for loitering when we have statutes prohibiting prostitution, begging and pickpocketing."

Lebanon prohibits forced prostitution through Article 524 of its penal code; prescribed punishment under this statute is imprisonment for at least one year.

The penal code prohibits prostitution with penalties of up to two years' imprisonment.

Articles 46 and 47 of the new law prohibit forced prostitution and sexual slavery, and carry penalties of 15 to 20 years' imprisonment.

Legalization/Decriminalization proponents believe that a system that prohibits prostitution creates an oppressive environment for prostitutes.

So do laws prohibiting prostitution, recreational use of heroin, and, for that matter, working more than 60 hours per week in a bakery.

Article 248a and 248b prohibit prostitution if the prostitute is younger than 18 years.