Violence against Women and Girls Crime report contents

For offences of keeping a brothel, which are summary only, where cases are referred to the CPS there
is discretion to charge and prosecute cases where maids are involved, depending on their role. It is
unlikely to be in the public interest to prosecute those whose role is restricted to assisting in looking
after those involved in prostitution. Prosecutors will consider the degree of coercion and control
exerted, as well as whether profit has been made, when considering the public interest in
prosecuting.
Cross government work
The CPS contributed to briefings for the Westminster Hall debate on prostitution in October 2015 and
provided written evidence to the Home Affairs Select Committee in March 2016.
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