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Proceeding contribution from Viscount Bridgeman (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 6 July 2009. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Policing and Crime Bill.


Policing and Crime Bill

The noble Baroness has tabled important amendments with which we once again have considerable sympathy. I, too, invite the Minister to agree that, as drafted, the Bill gives great power to police to close brothels on nothing but speculation and rumour. We agree with the noble Baroness that brothels should not be closed without good reason, with all the associated danger for prostitutes working there, which was highlighted in the debates on previous clauses.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
712 c487 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Children Crime prevention Crime Alcoholic drinks Anti-social behaviour Closures Women Licensing Human trafficking Fines Protection Police Misuse Offences against children Prostitution Young people Sexual offences Sex establishments Designated public places orders
Legislation
Policing and Crime Bill 2008-09
Link
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