An alliance of sex worker rights groups is in Ontario Superior Court today asking for sections of the Criminal Code to be deemed unconstitutional.
The Canadian Alliance for Sex Work Law Reform says sections of the law that criminalize advertising sexual services and communicating to buy or sell sexual services violate workers’ Charter rights.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.
She says there shouldn’t be any criminal laws specific to sex work, and has dozens of recommendations to create a more regulated industry. The Supreme Court of Canada struck down the prohibition on prostitution in 2013, saying the laws were disproportionate and overbroad.tap here to see other videos from our teamBut advocacy groups maintain the laws that were later put in place by the Harper government have failed to make things better for sex workers.Share this article in your social network