New Law in Sweden Criminalizing Buying Online Sex Shows
New law in Sweden criminalizes buying online sex shows on platforms like OnlyFans starting July 1. Paying for pre-recorded adult content remains legal. Law aims to protect vulnerable individuals from exploitation and online grooming.
Key Points
- Law targets live, specially-commissioned interactions on digital platforms like OnlyFans
- Paying for pre-recorded adult content remains legal
- Similar to the SESTA/FOSTA law passed in the US in 2018
- Aims to shield children from harmful material and protect them from accessing inappropriate content online
Pros
- Protects vulnerable individuals from exploitation
- Addresses links between online exploitation, grooming, and sex trafficking
- Cross-party backing received in the Swedish parliament
Cons
- May limit freedom of choice for consenting adults
- Some advocate for a total ban on platforms like OnlyFans