In Canada, there are many laws that criminalize activities that sex workers may engage in, such as communicating in a public place for the purpose of selling or buying sex, or keeping a "bawdy house."
Criminal Law – Prostitution
Resources: Prostitution
This is a series of four info sheets on the human rights of women living with or vulnerable to HIV in Canada. The titles are:
- Women in Prison, HIV and Hepatitis C. Topics in this info sheet include Women in prison: a Canadian...
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English, Français (français)This section of the Ontario Women's Justice Network has links to information on these topics: Working with a Lawyer, Alternatives to Jail, No Contact Orders, Mandatory and Dual Charging, Sex Work and the Law, Rights of Parents, Youth Criminal Justice...
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EnglishThis web page discusses the main criminal laws that apply to sex work in Canada. It explains the laws, their significance, and their effect on sex workers.
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