Source · Select Committees · Home Affairs Committee
Recommendation 18
18
Deferred
Paragraph: 69
Refrain from using the term 'sex work' to recognise sexual exploitation's severity.
Conclusion
To ensure that the severity of sexual exploitation is recognised, the Home Office and law enforcement should refrain from using the term ‘sex work’.
Government Response Summary
The government's response discusses child-specific support and why a separate strategy for children is not needed, completely deflecting from the recommendation to refrain from using the term 'sex work'.
Paragraph Reference:
69
Government Response
Deferred
HM Government
Deferred
19. A separate strategy for children is not required as all policy development considers the relevant needs of adults and children, including through associated law (Children Acts and Borders, Citizenship and Immigration Act 2009) and equality impact assessments. Child-specific support, which takes account of child-specific needs and vulnerabilities, is provided through local authority safeguarding structures. Child victims may also receive support from an Independent Child Trafficking Guardian (ICTG).