Sex workers supported (in England).London The rector of a church in London's Soho neighbourhood has expressed support for local sex workers who are fighting eviction The removal of a tenant from possession of premises in which he or she resides or has a property interest done by a landlord either by reentry upon the premises or through a court action. by Westminster City Council, stating that the council should target those plying their trade on the streets rather than those using flats or houses. Soho is one of the longest established red-light districts A list of world red-light districts. Africa Kenya
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, yet Westminster Council continues to issue compulsory purchase orders Compulsory purchase order (CPO) is a legal function in the United Kingdom, and also in the Republic of Ireland. It is, more specifically, a Private Act—it allows certain bodies which need to obtain land or property to do so—without the consent of the owner. , saying that prostitution is a blight on the neighbourhood. Rev. Clare Herbert said that established houses "prove no difficulty with us and indeed we are sure women are safer working there than when they are pushed out on to the street." One local woman said "women look out for one another here. We are proud of the fact that no woman has ever been killed in a Soho flat." Three women have been murdered in recent years after being forced out of Soho apartments by Westminster Council.Church of England Church of England: see England, Church of. Newspaper |
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