Moves to criminalise buying sex welcomed

Campaigners have welcomed a unanimous call by an Oireachtas committee for the buyers of sex — but not the sellers — to be criminalised.

A report by the Oireachtas Justice Committee — based on extensive hearings and submissions — has gone to Justice Minister Alan Shatter, who is conducting a review on prostitution laws.

Members of all the political parties in the committee called on Mr Shatterto implement their recommendations as soon as possible.