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Scottish Government votes against sex buyer legislation

The Scottish Government plans to oppose the Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill, which aims to criminalise the purchase of sex. Independent MSP Ash Regan introduced the bill, proposing fines or prison for buyers. Victims and Community Safety Minister Siobhian Brown stated: "We support the fundamental principle of criminalising the purchase of sex," but expressed concerns about the bill's provisions. With limited time left in the parliamentary session, the Government believes it cannot amend the bill adequately. Scottish Labour supports the bill, while the Scottish Greens oppose it, calling it "dangerous" and "exceptionally flawed."

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