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A Win for Sex Workers - A Win for Safety, Equality, and Justice
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Publisher:  Maggie's: Toronto Sex Workers Action Project
Date Written:  20/12/2013
Year Published:  2013  
Resource Type:  Article

The Supreme Court of Canada has released a unanimous decision striking down all three prostitution laws, paving the way for more safety, justice and equality for sex workers in Canada.

Abstract:  The Supreme Court of Canada has released a unanimous decision striking down all three prostitution laws, paving the way for more safety, justice and equality for sex workers in Canada.

After years of legal battles, the three sex workers who challenged the laws prohibiting many activities related to sex work have been completely victorious.

“We send our congratulations to Terri-Jean Bedford, Valerie Scot and Amy Leibovitch for their tenacity in insisting that sex workers deserve better. T...
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