Wera Hobhouse, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Housing, today met
the Ministry of Justice to call for the guidelines on
prostitution to be updated to include digital platforms to help
tackle ‘sex for rent’ crimes. Following the meeting, Wera Hobhouse
said: “The housing crisis is leaving many vulnerable
individuals unable to afford their rent and at risk
of exploitation. ‘Sex for rent’ crimes are not only vile, but
completely illegal and the Government...Request free trial
, Liberal Democrat spokesperson
for Housing, today met the Ministry of Justice to call for
the guidelines on prostitution to be updated to include
digital platforms to help tackle ‘sex for rent’ crimes.
Following the meeting, said:
“The housing crisis is leaving many vulnerable individuals
unable to afford their rent and at risk of exploitation.
‘Sex for rent’ crimes are not only vile, but completely illegal and
the Government must do more to ensure those committing this crime
are being brought to justice.
“The current Crown Prosecution Service guidelines for
prostitution cover advertising in telephone boxes and newspapers,
but not digital platforms. It is vital these guidelines are
fit for purpose and police are given the tools they need to stamp
out this crime.
“Updating these guidelines is long overdue and further
inaction will leave some of the most vulnerable in our society with
a choice of homelessness or exploitation.”
