Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Wednesday, 23 January 2013

Joint Oireachtas Committee on Justice, Defence and Equality

Review of Legislation on Prostitution: Discussion (Resumed)

2:30 pm

Photo of Fiach MacConghailFiach MacConghail (Independent)
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I thank Dr. Freedman for his presentation. Is he in favour of the status quo? The committee seeks clarity and a subtle steer from various submissions. Dr. Freedman's presentation suggests - I do not wish to put words in his mouth - that he wants to retain the status quo. Is that correct? I am not just concentrating on legislation. In his final comment he outlined the connection between trafficking and prostitution, which we also believe exists. Is he in favour of the status quo? If not, what does he recommend? Does he acknowledge that there is a link between prostitution and trafficking?