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BROTHEL [2 records]

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Record 1 2002-12-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of National Laws and Regulations (Non-Canadian)
  • Rights and Freedoms
OBS

This is an Act, which was passed in pursuance of the international Convention, signed at New York on the 9th day of May, 1950, for the prevention of immoral traffic. This Act extends to the whole of India. However, any reference in this Act to a law which is not in force in the State of Jammu and Kashmir shall in relation to that State, be construed as a reference to the corresponding law, if any, in force in that State. This act makes sure to prohibit illegal sexual traffic as well as contains provisions for corrective institutions, special police officers and advisory body. It explains about the power of law enforcing to rescue of a person form brothel house. It makes provisions for various punishments, which we shall see in detail.

Key term(s)
  • ITPA

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de lois et de règlements nationaux non canadiens
  • Droits et libertés
Key term(s)
  • Loi sur la prévention des trafics immoraux

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de leyes y reglamentos nacionales no canadienses
  • Derechos y Libertades
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Record 2 1994-11-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sexology
  • Offences and crimes
  • Social Problems
DEF

A woman who keeps a brothel.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sexologie
  • Infractions et crimes
  • Problèmes sociaux
DEF

Surveillante d'une maison de tolérance (avant leur interdiction légale).

CONT

[...] Heidi Fleis, la jeune maquerelle du showbiz réputée détenir l'agenda érotique du Tout-Hollywood.

Spanish

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