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Prostitution in Canada : international framework, federal law, and provincial and municipal jurisdiction / revised by Robert Mason.: YM32-10/2011-119-2022E-PDF

"Prostitution has long been the subject of varying moral perspectives and legal approaches. These divisions often reflect different ideas about how vulnerable people can best be protected from exploitation and violence. International law relating to prostitution is mainly focused on two goals: protecting adults from forced prostitution and protecting children from all forms of sexual abuse and exploitation. There is widespread international agreement on these goals but less agreement on how to regulate sexual services between consenting adults. Canada's approach to prostitution has changed significantly in recent years. Until 2014, consensual sex between adults for money was legal, although many activities surrounding the act of prostitution were prohibited"--Executive summary, page ii.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Parliamentary Information and Research Service, issuing body.
TitleProstitution in Canada : international framework, federal law, and provincial and municipal jurisdiction / revised by Robert Mason.
Series title
  • HillStudies : in-depth reads on Canadian topics ; publication no. 2011-119-E
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
Earlier editionProstitution in Canada [Revised 19 March 2014]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Cover title.
  • Issued also in French under title: La prostitution au Canada : cadre international, droit fédéral et compétence provinciale et municipale.
  • "[P]repared by Parliamentary Information, Education and Research Services, ..."--About this publication.
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 21-27).
Publishing information
  • [Ottawa] : Library of Parliament = Bibliothèque du Parlement, 25 October 2022.
  • ©2023
Author / Contributor
  • Mason, Robert, author.
Description1 online resource (ii, 27 pages).
Catalogue number
  • YM32-10/2011-119-2022E-PDF
Edition
  • [Revised 25 October 2022].
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