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Written question asked by Brian Iddon (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 14 July 2008. It was answered by Lord Coaker (Labour) on Monday, 14 July 2008 on behalf of the Home Office.


Prostitution: Decriminalisation

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department what research she has evaluated on the effects of decriminalisation of prostitution in other countries.
Answer

As part of the Government's review of measures to tackle the demand for prostitution we have commissioned research comparing policy approaches adopted in other jurisdictions, including New Zealand which has decriminalised prostitution. Our findings will be published as part of the outcome of this review, in the autumn.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
218109; 479 c103W;479 c101W
Session
2007-08
Question not reached
Yes
Subjects
Decriminalisation Prostitution
Link
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