“Because prostitution offends some sensibilities, it is tempting for political pragmatists to be seen to ban or regulate it. We believe there is ample evidence that restoration of human rights through decriminalisation, free-market forces with cosmetic controls, and broad-based health-promotion programmes will yield a healthier and more humane sex industry for the UK. The longer term political gains are substantial. The UK, like New South Wales, may even be able to contemplate workable occupational health and safety guidelines for brothels in a climate of co-operation between sex industry, health, and government representatives.”