Oral question asked in the House of Lords, by Lord Avebury (Liberal Democrat). It was answered by Lord McNally (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 3 June 2010.
Prostitution
- Question
- To ask Her Majesty's Government whether they will review the law on prostitution so that people who work together in a house for their own safety are not thereby subject to prosecution. My Lords, in the absence of my noble friend Lord Dholakia, and with his permission, I beg leave to ask the Question standing in his name on the Order Paper.
- Answer
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My Lords, we are studying closely how police forces are enforcing the law and how courts deal with the matters brought before them. We are also considering how to deal with the lessons learnt from the recent terrible events in Ipswich and Bradford. We are committed to tackling exploitation and harm caused to those involved in prostitution. All local agencies must work together to ensure the safety of the women involved.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 719 c372
- Session
- 2010-12
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Procedure
- Topical questions (HL)
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- House of Lords chamber
- Notes
- Question asked on behalf of Lord Dholakia.
- Subjects
- Law Protection Prosecutions Prostitution Reform
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