China ends forced labour for sex workers

China is to end a punishment system for prostitution that allowed police to hold sex workers and their clients in custody for up to two years at so...

Detainees were forced to work, allegedly making toys and household goods.

The detention system will come to an end on 29 December. Those still in custody will be released, according to Xinhua, China’s state media.

Prostitution remains illegal in China.

It carries punishments of up to 15 days in detention and fines of up to 5,000 yuan (£546).

China’s state media claims the…