Dutch prostitution debate in parliament forced by youth petition

A petition demanding that visiting a prostitute be made illegal is set to be handed into the Dutch parliament.

About 42,000 young people have added their signatures, preparing the issue for debate.

A social media-led campaign tagged “i am priceless” has been launched to further the cause.

Activist want buyers to be penalized, under the Nordic model adopted by Sweden, Norway, Iceland, Northern Ireland and France.

Although, mutual sex trade is legal in the Netherlands, campaigners believe more should be done to protect vulnerable women.