Do sex workers have a right to have rights? Let the state decide and criminalise, says the European Court of Human Rights (Case Comment)

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Abstract

This case note comments on MA v France (63664/19) (ECtHR) on sex workers' challenge to the French law, intended to end the demand for sexual services, which criminalised customers and organisers of prostitution. It argues that the ECtHR's decision is disappointing but not surprising. Ultimately, MA should not be viewed as a setback but as an impetus to continue advocating for sex workers' rights more vigorously.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)557-564
Number of pages8
JournalEuropean Human Rights Law Review
Volume2024
Issue number6
Publication statusPublished - 6 Dec 2024

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Keywords

  • Sex Work
  • Human Rights
  • Criminalisation
  • European Court of Human Rights

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