Written question asked by Diana Johnson (Labour) on Friday, 3 May 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 9 May 2024 (named day). It was answered by Laura Farris (Conservative) on Thursday, 9 May 2024 on behalf of the Home Office.
National Police Chiefs' Council
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for the Home Department, how many times (a) Ministers and (b) officials have met the National Police Chiefs' Council lead for sex work (i) online and (ii) in person in each year since 2017.
- Answer
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The acts of buying and selling sex are not in themselves illegal in England and Wales. Adult Service Websites are online advertising directories that provide a platform on which legitimate sex workers and escorts can advertise their services and are legal under current prostitution legislation.
Ministers responsible for the Safeguarding portfolio have met the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) lead for sex work five times since 2017; at least two of those meetings were conducted virtually. The Home Office works closely with the police to cut crime and protect vulnerable people. Officials regularly meet representatives of NPCC portfolios as part of their routine engagement with the police.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 24750
- Session
- 2023-24
- Related items
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- Prostitution National Police Chiefs' Council
- Contains statistics
- Yes
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