Paying for sex to be criminal offence under new Bill

Person offering sexual services will not be guilty of a crime

File photo of a prostitute talking to a driver. Photograph: PA Wire

File photo of a prostitute talking to a driver. Photograph: PA Wire

Mary Minihan

New legislation on sexual offences criminalises paying for sex with prostitutes, but ensures the person offering sexual services is not guilty of a crime.

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