In the united kingdom, the act of prostitution itself (the exchange of sexual services for money) is not illegal. However, a range of activities related to prostitution are considered criminal offences. This rights sheet aims to ensure that sex workers, no matter where we work, know the law, how to protect ourselves from arrest, how to defend ourselves if charged, and where to get help.

Sexual offences act 2003, cross heading: Prostitution is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 16 january 2026. There are changes that may be brought into force at a Find out about the laws around sex work and how to report abuse against sex workers. Most recently, the serious crime act 2015 replaced references to ‘child prostitution’ in statute with ‘sexual exploitation of a child’. Prostitution policy and legislation are devolved matters, and it is open … An overview of the legal framework governing prostitution in the uk, and the ongoing debate about potential reform.

Most recently, the serious crime act 2015 replaced references to ‘child prostitution’ in statute with ‘sexual exploitation of a child’. Prostitution policy and legislation are devolved matters, and it is open … An overview of the legal framework governing prostitution in the uk, and the ongoing debate about potential reform.