“Legalising Sexwork is the only way to insure the safety of the woman involved in this business”
Sex Work Decriminalization And Regulation of 2021
Rationale
Decriminalising sex work reduces harm, improves worker safety, and promotes public health by removing barriers to regulation and support services.
Proposed Changes
| Law | Previous | Proposed | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sex Work |
Legal, licensed and regulated
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Fully decriminalised and regulated
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Party
ALAYON
ALAYON builds a future where order and opportunity rise together, forging a nation of strength and vision.
Core pillars
Léo Girard
Chancellor of the exchequer · Age 47
Léo Girard, a fiery orator with a working-class upbringing, uses his street-smart instincts and idealistic vision to rally crowds and challenge the status quo with passionate, principled speeches.
Timeline
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Draft6 April 2021
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Vote Open6 April 2021
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Vote Closed5 June 2021
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Became Law5 June 2021
Vote tally
Live tally across each chamber. Weighted by seats held.
Senate
PassedFor: 287 / 348 seats (82.5%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 61
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 35 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 101 | Yes | The Green-Left Movement supports this bill because decriminalisation prioritises the safety, dignity, and rights of sex workers while making it easier to access healthcare and legal protections. Sensible regulation can reduce exploitation and abuse while bringing the sector under effective public-health and labour standards. |
| National Front | 147 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| The Liberal Socialista | 4 | Yes | Legalising Sexwork is the only way to insure the safety of the woman involved in this business |
| Empty seats | 14 | Not voted |
National Assembly
PassedFor: 561 / 577 seats (97.2%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 16
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAYON Proposer | 96 | Yes | No reason given |
| Green-left Movement | 241 | Yes | The Green-Left Movement supports this bill because decriminalisation prioritises the safety, dignity, and rights of sex workers while making it easier to access healthcare and legal protections. Sensible regulation can reduce exploitation and abuse while bringing the sector under effective public-health and labour standards. |
| National Front | 214 | Yes | We support this legislation |
| The Liberal Socialista | 10 | Yes | Legalising Sexwork is the only way to insure the safety of the woman involved in this business |
| Empty seats | 17 | Not voted |
Presidency
PassedFor: 1 / 1 seats (100.0%)
Against: 0 · Abstained: 0 · Not voted: 0
| Party | Seats | Vote | Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Front | 1 | Yes | No reason given |
Voting record
Every vote must state a public reason. Most recent first.
“The Green-Left Movement supports this bill because decriminalisation prioritises the safety, dignity, and rights of sex workers while making it easier to access healthcare and legal protections. Sensible regulation can reduce exploitation and abuse while bringing the sector under effective public-health and labour standards.”
“We support this legislation”