Change brothel laws to keep sex workers safe, top police officer urges government
Exclusive: Campaigner says changing law ‘could be the difference between life and death for women’
The government must review prostitution laws to ensure sex workers can work together on the same premises to remain safe, a senior police officer has said.
Dan Vajzovic, the National Police Chief Council’s lead for prostitution and sex work, told The Independent he is working alongside government officials to reassess brothel keeping legislation.
Politicians and campaigners said this marks a “milestone moment” as well as a change in approach from the police – arguing overhauling the law could save women’s lives.
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