My position is that Sweden should conduct a thorough review of the current Sex Purchase Act and examine whether a more regulated legal framework would better protect individuals, strengthen law enforcement and reduce the influence of organized crime. The purpose of such a review is not to weaken the fight against exploitation, but to determine whether existing legislation provides the most effective protection for those at risk.
I believe there is an important distinction between voluntary agreements made by consenting adults and criminal acts such as human trafficking, coercion, sexual exploitation, forced prostitution and all offences involving minors. These crimes must remain illegal and continue to be prosecuted with the strongest possible penalties. Society should always maintain zero tolerance towards anyone who profits from coercion, abuse or the exploitation of vulnerable people.
If Sweden were to introduce a regulated legal framework, it should be accompanied by comprehensive safeguards. These could include licensing requirements, identity verification, taxation, occupational health and safety standards, regular inspections, access to healthcare and counselling services, and continuous government oversight. Any individual participating in such a system must always have the unrestricted right to refuse services, withdraw consent at any time and leave the profession without intimidation or pressure.
A transparent regulatory model could also improve the effectiveness of law enforcement by allowing authorities to focus more resources on combating organized criminal networks, identifying victims of trafficking and preventing exploitation. Greater transparency may also improve cooperation between social services, healthcare providers and the justice system in supporting individuals who wish to leave the industry.
I also believe that public policy should provide realistic opportunities for those seeking a different future. Anyone wishing to leave sex work should have access to education, employment support, counselling, healthcare and social assistance. Protecting vulnerable people requires both effective law enforcement and practical social support.
My proposal is guided by four fundamental principles: personal freedom, individual responsibility, public safety and respect for human dignity. Adults should be free to make decisions about their own lives when those decisions are made voluntarily and without coercion. At the same time, society has a duty to protect those who are exploited and to ensure that criminal organizations have no opportunity to profit from human suffering.
As Party Leader of Stjärnpartiet Sverige, I believe Sweden should have an open, evidence-based discussion about whether the current legal framework achieves its intended goals or whether a carefully regulated alternative could provide stronger protection, greater transparency and more effective law enforcement. Regardless of the outcome of that discussion, our commitment remains unchanged: to defend human rights, protect vulnerable individuals, combat organized crime and uphold the rule of law for everyone.