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Why the Prostitution Bill fell at the first hurdle

Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart talk to an SNP politician who rebelled against her party over attempts to criminalise the buying of sex.

If you’re interested in this episode, you may also like ‘Sex worker: Listen to me’: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002j5t1

An attempt by MSP Ash Regan (pictured) to criminalise the buying of sex is set to be voted down at Holyrood.

SNP MSP Michelle Thomson tells us why she is rebelling against the Scottish Government to back the Prostitution Bill.

Scotcast is the BBC’s Scottish news podcast. This episode is hosted by Natalie Higgins and David Wallace Lockhart.

Get in touch: scotcast@bbc.co.uk

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  • Wed 4 Feb 202600:00

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