Brothels were ordered shut Friday in U. European Command's hometown of Stuttgart, where city officials issued a ban on the world's oldest profession in light of the new coronavirus. Read more Stars and Stripes coronavirus coverage. Prostitution is legal in Germany and big cities like Stuttgart often have raunchy red light districts where brothels line the street.
More than 20, Americans with ties to the military live in the Stuttgart region. For U. Troops can face criminal charges for the solicitation of prostitution, even in countries where it is legal. The Uniform Code of Military Justice was updated around to add an anti-prostitution charge. Many young service members in Germany lamented the decision at the time, saying it was harsh and noting that prostitution was legal in the country. But in the years since, the military has sought to emphasize that while that may be the case, young women who work in prostitution are at great risk of being trafficked.
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