Petition · past parliament
Make sex or sexual acts for rent a criminal offence.
Closed
117 signatures
What the petition asks
Young, vulnerable people are being targeted with online classified adverts offering accommodation in exchange for sex.
The deals, which are legal, are on classified ad sites such as Craigslist.
The deals, which are legal, are on classified ad sites such as Craigslist.
Here's a recent on the BBC that highlights the problem:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39568458
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39568458
Timeline
| 25 Apr 2017 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 2 May 2017 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
117
Status
Closed
Opened
25 Apr 2017
Closed
2 May 2017
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.