It 's not illegal to sell sex . Scandinavian countries Denmark and Sweden have taken different approaches to sex trafficking . Swedish law says it is not illegal to sell sex -- but it is illegal to buy sex . In Denmark prostitution has been decriminalized with the aim of making it easier to police . Politicians in Denmark are now debating whether to adopt a Swedish - style law .
Scandinavian countries Denmark and Sweden have taken different approaches to sex trafficking . Swedish law says it is not illegal to sell sex -- but it is illegal to buy sex . In Denmark prostitution has been decriminalized with the aim of making it easier to police . Politicians in Denmark are now debating whether to adopt a Swedish - style law .