A bill tabled
Wednesday June 04,2014 to overhaul Canada’s prostitution laws views the sex trade as
an illicit activity practiced by women who have no options. “The bill . .
. recognizes that the vast majority of those that sell sexual services
do not do so by choice. We view the vast majority of those involved in
selling sexual services as victims,” said Justice Minister Peter MacKay
It sets a high penalty
for an offender who pays for sexual services — up to five years in
jail, or 10 years in the case of prostitutes under age 18. Fines could
range from $1,000 to $4,000, with more severe penalties levied in cases
where the exchange happens in public places, in parks or near schools.
The bill criminalizes the act of selling sex in public places or places “where children could reasonably be expected to be present
The bill criminalizes the act of selling sex in public places or places “where children could reasonably be expected to be present
The bill criminalizes the act of selling sex in public places or places “where children could reasonably be expected to be present
The bill criminalizes the act of selling sex in public places or places “where children could reasonably be expected to be present
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