In england, wales and scotland, it is legal to be a sex worker and exchange sexual services for money However, several related activities are illegal, including While prostitution is legal, sex workers often face safety concerns and are particularly vulnerable to abuse, violence and exploitation. Sex work in england and wales occupies a legal grey area, with prostitution itself being legal, but many associated activities strictly regulated This rights sheet aims to ensure that sex workers, no matter where we work, know the law, how to protect ourselves from arrest, how to defend ourselves if charged, and where to get help. In the united kingdom, the act of prostitution itself (the exchange of sexual services for money) is not illegal
However, a range of activities related to prostitution are considered criminal offences. The exchange of sexual services for money is legal in the uk (apart from in northern ireland where it's illegal to pay for sex) But, these related activities are illegal under the sexual offences act 2003:
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