Prostitution policy, morality and the precautionary principle

摘要: Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the contemporary regulation sex work in England and Wales, placing context debates concerning morality, evidence efficacy policy. Design/methodology/approach This brief based on reflections authors’ research their contribution policy over last two decades. Findings This presents prostitution as morality suggests that it remains overwhelmingly idea immoral hence must be inherently harmful. Practical implications The makes a strong case for evidence-based an area where tends promote partial selective reading evidence. Here, parallels are drawn with policies regulating other pleasurable but “sinful” activities, including consumption drugs alcohol. Social implications It argued dominance particular approach perpetuates stigma those industries exacerbates risks harm. Originality/value By highlighting moral dimensions policy, shows drift towards criminalisation Wales not informed by academic