Scotland's Prostitution (Offences and Support) Bill represents a watershed moment in global efforts to address sexual exploitation. AAWAA has formally submitted our support for this groundbreaking legislation to the Scottish Parliament's Criminal Justice Committee. The Bill's approach — criminalising buyers whilst decriminalising and supporting those exploited — offers a model that Australia must not only … Continue reading Supporting Scotland’s groundbreaking bill and the case for going further: Why Australia must lead on abolition and apology
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Scotland’s new prostitution Bill sets a standard: Why Australia must show courage and vision – and go even further
Australia stands at a critical juncture in how we respond to sexual exploitation and the safety of women and girls. While recent legal changes in some states and territories have normalised prostitution under the guise of ‘decriminalisation’, the reality is a fragmented and inadequate patchwork of laws, none of which genuinely place women’s protection, safety, … Continue reading Scotland’s new prostitution Bill sets a standard: Why Australia must show courage and vision – and go even further
