Asserting Sex Workers Rights Under The Charter

Brief
by
Pivot Legal Society

Release Date

2024

Geography

Canada

Language of Resource

English

Full Text Available

Yes

Open Access / OK to Reproduce

No

Peer Reviewed

No

Findings/Key points

This briefing provides an overview of recent constitutional challenges to the federal sex work laws under the Charter. Second, it provides an outline of the legal basis for asserting bodily autonomy, health, safety and equality rights for sex workers. The purpose of this brief is on Charter laws under sections 2(b) & (d), 7 and 15.

Keywords

2SLGBTQI+
Advocacy
Crime
Decriminalization/legalization
Equity
Sex/Gender
Legal system/law enforcement
Policy/Regulatory