Under Canada's charter of rights, supreme court struck down laws that violated the safety of prostitutes. Anti-brothel laws prevent working in a safe haven. Anti-pimp laws prevent bodyguards and drivers from protecting prostitutes. Anti-soliciting laws prevent prostitutes from screening dangerous customers.
Now federal government faces the difficult task of rewriting law to comply with court ruling. Prostitution could simply be banned but it has always been legal. One alternative is to copy Sweden where customers are punished instead. This has resulted in a huge drop in customers and prostitutes. But working conditions remain dangerous and wouldn't comply with charter of rights. Easiest route is to stay out of debate and let municipalities regulate sex trade with bylaws.
Under Canada's charter of rights, supreme court struck down laws that violated the safety of prostitutes. Anti-brothel laws prevent working in a safe haven. Anti-pimp laws prevent bodyguards and drivers from protecting prostitutes. Anti-soliciting laws prevent prostitutes from screening dangerous customers.
Now federal government faces the difficult task of rewriting law to comply with court ruling. Prostitution could simply be banned but it has always been legal. One alternative is to copy Sweden where customers are punished instead. This has resulted in a huge drop in customers and prostitutes. But working conditions remain dangerous and wouldn't comply with charter of rights. Easiest route is to stay out of debate and let municipalities regulate sex trade with bylaws.
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