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Hungarians to see red

Monday 01 December 1997 00:02 GMT
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The Hungarian government has approved draft legislation to deal with growing prostitution by setting up red-light districts throughout the country.

The bill is designed to protect the public and attempt to separate prostitutes from organised crime, as it would impose heavy fines on those exploiting sex workers.

- AP, Hungary

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