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Sex workers' rights

Around the world, sex workers face violence, discrimination and abuse. This is often worsened by criminalisation which pushes them into danger, blocks their access to justice, and undermines their rights. Amnesty advocates for the decriminalisation of sex work to improve safety, strengthen oversight and ensure sex workers’ human rights are protected.

  • 61%

    of UK adults believe it should no longer be a crime for two or more sex workers to work together

  • 53%

    of us agree that consensual sex work should be fully decriminalised.

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