Supreme Court strikes down prostitution laws!

[Crock]

In Canada, anyway:
http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/supr...laws-1.2471572

The Supreme Court of Canada has struck down the country's anti-prostitution laws in a unanimous decision, and given Parliament one year to come up with new legislation — should it choose to do so.

In striking down laws prohibiting brothels, living on the avails of prostitution and communicating in public with clients, the top court ruled Friday that the laws were over-broad and "grossly disproportionate."

"Parliament has the power to regulate against nuisances, but not at the cost of the health, safety and lives of prostitutes," wrote Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin in the 9-0 decision that noted "it is not a crime in Canada to sell sex for money."

The ruling was in response to a court challenge by women with experience in the sex trade, Terri-Jean Bedford, Amy Lebovitch and Valerie Scott that had resulted in an Ontario court ruling that overturned the laws.

[SD2011]

Excellent! That is a great first step. Come on USA!

[Jessika Sweetz]

I dont think they will legalize it here simply because like drug cases, its fast and easy money for the state. ...I personally think its nobody's business what I do with my body, if I am causing no harm or robbing anyone why make it a big deal? JMO

[Prolongus]

If Canada had Texas' climate, I'd move there in a heartbeat. Better health insurance system, edit reference to forbidden topic-Torito , Chris Farley gets elected as mayor of Toronto and this.

Cool country. But...too cool in the winter.

[Guest060214]

Cool! Now it can really be a country of hosers.