06-10-2015, 06:13 AM
A new campaign is calling for buying sex to be made illegal in an attempt to stamp out prostitution in Scotland. The End Prostitution Now campaign claims the move would decriminalise victims of sexual exploitation and protect vulnerable prostitutes. The initiative is being backed by the Women's Support Project and the Glasgow Violence Against Women Partnership.
Northern Ireland recently became the first part of the UK to make buying sexual services a criminal offence. The End Prostitution Now campaign is hoping to put pressure on the Scottish government make the same legislative change. Opponents of the move said it would drive prostitution underground and make it harder for sex workers to operate safely.
At present, it is not illegal to pay for sex in Scotland. However, activities such as public solicitation, running a brothel and kerb-crawling are criminal offences.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-33046501
Northern Ireland recently became the first part of the UK to make buying sexual services a criminal offence. The End Prostitution Now campaign is hoping to put pressure on the Scottish government make the same legislative change. Opponents of the move said it would drive prostitution underground and make it harder for sex workers to operate safely.
At present, it is not illegal to pay for sex in Scotland. However, activities such as public solicitation, running a brothel and kerb-crawling are criminal offences.
Source:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-33046501
