The Ministry of Justice, Home Affairs and Public Administration, led by Gabriela Bravo, has found a new stone in the path of the strategy outlined to advance its goal of eliminating prostitution. Allegations filed by the Department for Equality and Inclusive Policies, headed by Generalitat’s Vice-President Mónica Oltra (Compromís), are now supplemented by those submitted by Generalitat’s Second Vice-President. Hector Illueca (Unides Podem) forward. The proposal to amend the Demonstrations Law, which imposes fines of up to 60,000 euros on brothels, is an approach that does not convince those who think that necessary measures will be taken to deal with this reality. must go beyond punishmentthat is, it is merely the imposition of sanctions, because this is something they think might condemn prostitution to its covert practice if not accompanied by alternatives for women in prostitution contexts.
The argument filed by Unides Podem against the legislative reform proposed by Bravo shows that two of Botànic’s three partners did not join the anti-slavery path initiated by the ministry, which was part of the socialist quota in Consel. In this way, the roadmap proposed by Bravo and defending the assumptions of the PSVP-PSOE there are few signs of progress Considering that before it can begin to operate in the Cortes, it must obtain approval within the tripartite Government. And this is something that does not evoke much-needed consensus, at least for now and based on the first text. The fact that the three political forces approved an illegal proposal in favor of the abolition of prostitution in October last year does not mean that they share how.
Objections brought by the Ministry of Oltra and the Ministry of Economy, both linked to Compromís, caused a terrible fire in Botànic. Bravo directly charged “takes on powers” it doesn’t haveIt was emphasized that the anti-slavery path followed not only did not work, but also harmed women even more in the context of prostitution. With this background, the minority partner of the coalition wants to try to stop the flames from spreading. In fact, they emphasize that the allegations from the second presidency are made from a “constructive, purposeful and dialogical normality”.
They assure that they “strongly” share, from the ministry headed by Unides Podem, the urgent commitment to the elimination of all forms of gender-based violence, as recognized by international conventions ratified by the Spanish State. “Therefore, we consider it necessary that the legislation be in line with its purpose. The purpose of preventing the occurrence of violent situations. This means ensuring the integrity of women in the context of prostitution, so institutions must be able to come up with safe alternatives for victims of sexual exploitation”.
According to Unides Podem, to ensure the integrity of women in the context of prostitution, be able to control what is happening in the facilities where it is produced, it ensures that no woman is left unprotected in those places. However, “prosecuting and sanctioning third parties in the position, disseminating and advertising buildings, or requesting sexual services, as recommended in this bill, without offering alternatives parallel to women who find themselves in prostitution contexts,” can contribute to the development of hidden applications situations where situations of violence and abuse occur that are more difficult for institutions to detect and prosecute.” They therefore demand that legislation promote awareness, sexual education, victim protection, escort and professional specialization measures.
“Without safe and viable alternatives for those who find themselves in the context of prostitution, and without policies that guarantee an effective transition to sexual awareness and education for those who consume it today, amendment to Law 14/2010 It will not contribute to the elimination of prostitution, but to its concealment.Reducing the shelter and protection of women in prostitution”.