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Taking the crime out of sex work

New Zealand sex workers' fight for decriminalisation

Aline Taylor editor Lisa Fitzgerald editor with editor Gillian Abel editor Catherine Healy editor

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Bristol University Press

Published:19th May '10

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New Zealand was the first country in the world to decriminalise all sectors of sex work. This book provides an in-depth look at New Zealand's experience of decriminalisation. It provides first-hand views and experiences of this policy from the point of view of those involved in the sex industry, as well as people involved in developing, implementing, researching and reviewing the policies. Presenting an example of radical legal reform in an area of current policy debate it will be of interest to academics, researchers and postgraduates as well as policy makers and activists.

'This volume is a very well presented argument in favour of the decriminalisation of sex work, and shows that it benefits those who have the most to lose...Abel, Fitzgerald and Healy's study is a must-read for those wanting to really improve the working conditions of sex workers.' - BEHEMOTH A Journal on Civilisation (Rebecca Pates)

ISBN: 9781847423344

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280 pages