Petition · Home Office
Replace the word "prostitute" in legislation with "sex worker"
Closed
325 signatures
What the petition asks
Just change the wording in law/legislation from prostitute to sex worker.
"Prostitute" has been previously used as a derogatory term. It is often no longer used in the police service. We think it could help build rapport with the most vulnerable women if the Gov, CPS, law etc is using better terminology for these vulnerable women and men.
I find many people are upset by the word prostitute being used in legalisation still, but I had not seen any petitions asking for this to changed, hence me wanting to start this petition.
I find many people are upset by the word prostitute being used in legalisation still, but I had not seen any petitions asking for this to changed, hence me wanting to start this petition.
Timeline
| 29 Jul 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 29 Jan 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
325
Status
Closed
Department
Home Office
Opened
29 Jul 2025
Closed
29 Jan 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.