Why Sex Work Should Not Be A Crime
1. Stigma and violence against sex workers is fueled by the fact that sex work is a crime.
2. Because sex work is a crime, sex workers are denied protection by police and the courts.
3. Risks that sex workers may face ─ such as violence, extortion, kidnapping or confinement ─ are already against the law.
4. Because sex work is a crime, sex workers must work alone or incriminate their associates.
5. Because sex work is a crime, sex workers are discriminated against and face social exclusion.
6. Because sex work is a crime, sex workers are denied protection under labour law.
7. Sex workers’ access to healthcare that is relevant and non-judgmental is hindered by the fact that sex work is a crime.
8. Laws that make sex work a crime infringe upon our sexual freedom, in particular, the freedom to set the terms under which we agree to have sex.
9. Because sex work is a crime, sex workers’ choices for work are severely limited.
10. Any new law that would make buying sex a crime would limit sex workers’ ability to earn an living and would not protect sex workers from harm.
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