Offering and using sexual services is legal in Germany and regulated by the Prostitute Protection Act.
If you suspect that a person involved in prostitution is being pressured, exploited or is not acting voluntarily, do not hesitate to speak up.
You can report your suspicions anonymously or by name – every tip can make a difference and help to free someone from a coercive situation.
Why your report is so important
According to Section 232a of the German Criminal Code (StGB) and the EU Directive on combating trafficking in human beings, the use of sexual services provided by victims of human trafficking is a criminal offence.
However, the law also stipulates:
Anyone who voluntarily reports such an offence to the competent authority or initiates a report before it is discovered will not be punished.
This means:
When you report your suspicions, you are taking responsibility – you are protecting a person in need and at the same time acting in accordance with the law.
Your action counts
Perhaps you are unsure. Perhaps you have an uneasy feeling. In such moments, we can assure you:
It is better to report once too often than once too little.
Your attention and courage can be essential – for the person affected, but also for a society that is looking instead of looking away.
Together we can help to stop Human Trafficking!
You can report your suspicions here – anonymously or by name.
