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Prostitution in Spain might soon be criminalised, as per what Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez pledged over the weekend. Speaking in Valencia at the close of the Socialist Party congress, Sánchez said the practice of prostitution "enslaves" women, as quoted in reports. The move was part of his party's manifesto in 2019 and details on any plans to outlaw prostitution aren't yet public.

Following its decriminalisation in 1995, the sex work industry in Spain has witnessed a massive boom, with United Nations reports valuing the industry at around $4.2 billion. Opponents of Sánchez have raised objections to the criminalisation of prostitution, citing the large employment opportunity it generates.

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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez Vows To Ban Prostitution Saying It “Enslaves” Women