Most legislation distinguishes between two forms of pimping. - direct pimping, defined as "aiding, abetting or protecting the prostitution of others; profiting from, sharing the proceeds of, or receiving subsidies from a person who habitually engages in prostitution; or engaging, enticing, or diverting a person into prostitution or pressuring him or her to engage in or continue to engage in prostitution.
- Indirect pimping, which consists of knowingly providing public or private premises to persons engaged in prostitution. Real estate pimping is an important part of pimping. It has many faces: cabarets, restaurants, nightclubs, private clubs, hostess bars... Even the simple act of lending a van to a prostitute is a pimping offence.
If you are not sure that it is a situation of pimping, these questions will help you find out:
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