Last updated on: 1/18/2008 | Author: ProCon.org

Glenn Betteridge, LLB Biography

Title:
Senior Policy Analyst for the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Position:
Pro to the question "Should Prostitution Be Legal?"
Reasoning:

“Sex workers will continue to experience high levels of violence and other health and safety risks, including the risk of HIV infection, as long as their human rights are not respected and protected in law and policy.

Decriminalization of prostitution (or activities related to prostitution) is essential to improve the health and safety of sex workers.

Sex workers must be accorded the right to participate fully in law and policy reform, including participation in the work of human rights and HIV/AIDS organizations.”

“Decriminalization of Prostitution to Reduce Sex Workers’ Vulnerability to HIV,” Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network Report, Aug. 15, 2006
Theoretical Expertise Ranking:
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Individuals with MDs, JDs, PhDs, or equivalent advanced degrees in fields relevant to the study of prostitution. Also top-level government officials (such as foreign leaders, US presidents, Founding Fathers, Supreme Court Justices, members of legislative bodies, cabinet members, military leaders, etc.) with positions relevant to prostitution issues.
Involvement and Affiliations:
  • Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, 2003-present
  • Former Staff Lawyer and acting Legal Director, HIV & AIDS Legal Clinic of Ontario (HALCO)
  • Member, Ontario Bar Association
Education:
  • LLB, McGill University
  • BCL, McGill University
Other:
  • None found