NI: no sex for sale

CARE  |  UK & Ireland
Date posted:  1 Jul 2015
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A vital part of Northern Ireland’s robust anti-trafficking laws came into force 1 June as paying for sex became a criminal offence.

The measure means Northern Ireland will join countries such as Sweden, Norway, Iceland and Canada in making the purchase of sexual services illegal.

Leading Christian charity CARE in Northern Ireland have welcomed the historic day, claiming it will help tackle one of the principal drivers behind human trafficking in Northern Ireland.

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