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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Dan Sabbagh Defence and security editor

UK armed forces introduce ban on use of sex workers abroad

British army soldiers
The new ban will not apply to armed forces personnel when in the UK. Photograph: Geoffrey Swaine/Rex Features

Britain’s armed forces have introduced a ban on the use of sex workers abroad for the first time as part of an attempt to stamp out sexual exploitation and abuse across the military.

Personnel found to have engaged in what the Ministry of Defence describes as “transactional sex” face the prospect of dismissal – and they could also be prosecuted if in countries where prostitution is illegal.

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