Call to Legalise Prostitution but Create New Crime of 'Causing Offence'
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STREET prostitution would be legalised under proposals published yesterday which would mean both the prostitute and her client could be charged with a newly-defined crime if their behaviour causes offence.
The working group, which was asked by ministers to recommend reforms to the current law, wants to repeal the current legislation, which makes it illegal to solicit but does not outlaw being a client.See the full content of this document
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Call to Legalise Prostitution but Create New Crime of 'Causing Offence'
The favoured option is to replace it with a new crime of causing offence by either selling or buying sex.
If backed by ministers - a...See the full content of this document
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