Police draft new guidance to reduce criminalisation of sex workers

Police leaders in England and Wales are drafting new guidance that advises officers to turn a blind eye to sex workers who operate or gather together for protection. The new guidance seeks to reduce the criminalization of sex workers.

March 26, 2023 . 6:13 AM

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Police leaders in England and Wales are drafting new guidance to reduce the criminalization of sex workers.
The guidance advises officers to turn a blind eye to sex workers who operate or gather together for protection.
Current UK law bans more than one person from selling sex from the same building under brothel-keeping legislation dating back to the 1950s.
Sex workers argue that they need to work together for safety as many continue to face violence or aggression from clients.
The new guidance is currently at draft stage and is due to be sent to police chiefs for final sign-off in May.