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Policing and Crime Bill

In taking the decision to apply an order in preference to a fine, the courts will not need additional resources because the supervision will be discussed with those organisations already involved in assisting people in prostitution. The court can consider anyone to be appropriate and capable of carrying out that role, and the guidance will state clearly the skills that are required. Those people will all be working with specialist projects. We have identified the voluntary sector to do this because it has the greatest experience. If we are trying to persuade people to give up prostitution, it is perhaps better to do that than through the more traditional law and order method. I hope that that answers the noble Lord’s question.