From New Zealand - Cheers, tears as prostitution bill passes:
Parliament erupted in cheers last night, as a landmark law to decriminalise prostitution passed by a single vote.The Safe Sheep Act.
Christchurch MP Tim Barnett's Prostitution Reform Act will become law next Monday and soliciting for sex and brothelkeeping will no longer be illegal in New Zealand from that day.
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"I hope there are sex workers out there celebrating tonight as I know they all can," Ms Healy said.