Question

Crimes Against Public Order. In some legislative contexts, public interests take precedence over individual rights and freedoms, and the crimes appear to be "victimless." One example of this is the criminal prohibition of prostitution. Please explain and analyze the rationale for the enactment of crimes which are arguably in this category, and give the pros and cons for such legislative action. Give several examples of crimes in this category and use the examples to illustrate the justification for and criticism of the enactment of "victimless crimes."