Pimping (pimp, protector, driver, landlord)
Matyáš Moska·
The purpose of criminalising pimping is to protect morality and personal freedom. The offence requires repeated financial benefit from another's prostitution – even minor forms of assistance such as driving or renting rooms.
The purpose of criminalising pimping (§ 204 TrZ 1961, now § 189 Criminal Code) is to protect morality and personal freedom. The offence requires the offender to repeatedly derive financial benefit from another's prostitution. It suffices that the perpetrator accepts payment more than once; there is no need to prove that the pimp demanded payment or achieved a certain profit. Typical roles include pimp, protector, driver and provider of accommodation. Even minor forms of assistance (e.g., driving sex workers or renting rooms) constitute exploitation when repeated and motivated by gain.