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Short Jail Time For Prostitutes

Jail claim over prostitute rules

Prostitutes face short jail terms under a Bill which would "turn the clock back 25 years", a union claims.
Ref. https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7167220.stm

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There doesn't seem to be much done at the moment regarding prostitution, that's probably why they are looking at taking new measures.

It is well known that in Britain most major cities have a 'red light district', where prostitutes gather, and not much is done about it. I don't think it can be very pleasant for neighbors residing in these areas either.

I think that it's a good idea to try to reduce prostitution, but feel that for those girls who have the mindset to trade their bodies, then nothing really is going to deter them, whether it be by imprisonment or not.

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Like the news report stated, the reasons behind why women go into prostitution are varied and complex and so I feel locking a woman up only compounds the problem rather than doing anything to solve it. Three counselling sessions probably won't do much either. Ultimately its like using a plaster to try and heal a stab wound: it just won't work.

Also, lets not forget that the reason these women can sell their bodies is because there are men willing to pay to use them. Solving any issues regarding prostitution should include tackling those men who pay for sex too. Why aren't the men involved given three counselling sessions too?

Edited: Dougiep on 3rd Jan, 2008 - 12:43pm

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Yes, you're quite right with this Dougiep, and the law does tend to punish one without the other, even though there are two people involved in the equation!

counselling sessions should be mandatory for both, at least the police might have a chance of reducing prostitution if both parties feared imprisonment if they continued!

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British papers seem to love scandals. So if you are a "gentleman" and you get caught soliciting some sexual services from a prostitute, then I think it would be a deterent to have your name plastered in the paper. You know everyone would be looking to see who got caught this week. If the local government really wants to make sure to get the point across, when you get caught, a complimentary copy of the paper is sent to your spouse (if you are married) or a mother (if the kid is under 18).

Stripping and prostitution obviously pay well. There are several women that strip in the US to put themselves through college, but when the graduate find that they cannot make the same kind of money they could stripping and continue to do it. Prostitution is likely the same way.

I would love to say that you can stop this type of behavior, but I will have to say that I see that as a near impossibility. There will always be men (think Indecent Proposal) that have enough money to find the price point of a female willing to be paid. Should it totally be out in the open and uncontrolled...probably not, but it is going to happen...we can just make it a painful transation if caught.