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SCMP Reporter

Hong Kong and United Kingdom
Prostitution is not illegal but there are a number of offences linked to it. For example, it is an offence to procure a prostitute or to use premises as a brothel and live off the workers' earnings.
Germany
Prostitution was legalised in 2002. Prostitutes may work as regular employees under a contract, although most work independently.
New Zealand
The Prostitution Reform Act 2003 legalised adult prostitution and brothels. The government records 'brothel operator certificates' online.
Australia
Prostitution is not illegal. However, street prostitution is illegal in New South Wales and Queensland (though not for the client). Street prostitution is allowed in Victoria, but not near schools, churches or hospitals. New South Wales and Victoria allow licensed brothels.
Canada
Prostitution has always been legal in Canada, but soliciting on a busy street or public area is not allowed.
Singapore
Prostitution is legal. Operating a brothel and soliciting in public are technically illegal, but officially tolerated in designated red-light areas.
China
Prostitution is illegal. The government does not even permit the public advocacy of legalisation of prostitution.
Source: Home Office of the UK and Decriminalise Prostitution Now Coalition, http://www.sexwork.com/coalition/whatcountrieslegal.html



Legal status of prostitution