Written question asked by Lord Hylton (Crossbench) on Tuesday, 3 September 2019, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 17 September 2019. It was answered by Lord Keen of Elie (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Attorney General.

Prostitution: Prosecutions

Question: To ask Her Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Lord Keen of Elie on 30 July (HL17215), whether it is their policy to prosecute brothel owners and managers when women are removed to detention centres from their premises, in view of the probability of offences of trafficking or slavery.

Answer: It has not proved possible to respond to this question in the time available before Prorogation. Ministers will correspond directly with the Member.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: HL17643
Session: 2017-19
Related items: Prostitution: Prosecutions
Tuesday, 30 July 2019
Written questions
House of Lords; Lord Speaker’s Statement
Wednesday, 25 September 2019
Parliamentary proceedings
House of Lords
Notes: Supreme Court ruling of 24 September that Parliament was not prorogued on 9 September.
Subjects: Detainees Migrants Prosecutions Prostitution Slavery
Link: View this Written question on www.parliament.uk