This position holds that sex work should be partially decriminalised—for example, decriminalising sex workers while still criminalising those who seek to buy sex. It argues this approach protects workers, eases access to healthcare, and reduces the pool of potentially violent clients.
Supporting arguments · 5
- Legalising the profession allows sex workers to access healthcare and support without fear of arrest
- Can provide further support for sex workers while tackling the reasons they entered sex work
- Criminalising the act of using/seeking out a sex worker greatly reduces the pool of potentially violent patrons
- Removes the likelihood of increased sex tourism with the UK
- Can be used to combat reasons why patrons use sex workers