Scottish Parliament rejects prostitution bill at stage one
The Scottish Parliament rejected the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill at stage one by 64 votes to 54. The bill, introduced by independent MSP Ash Regan, would have criminalized paying for sex and repealed soliciting offences. The government opposed it, citing enforcement concerns
Scotland, United Kingdom · 2026-02-03 · BBC
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