> Buying sexual services is illegal? It's a way of making prostitution illegal without making the prostitute the one taking the risk. That way a prostitute can

> Buying sexual services is illegal? It's a way of making prostitution illegal without making the prostitute the one taking the risk. That way a prostitute can report an assault, without fear of recrimination. Also, yes, the punter is taking a bigger risk and therefore less likely to engage such services.