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LATEST NEWS UPDATES | National Network of Sex Workers condemn recent raids on sex workers in Mumbai

National Network of Sex Workers condemn recent raids on sex workers in Mumbai

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published Published on May 29, 2019   modified Modified on Jun 4, 2019
-Petition submitted by National Network of Sex Workers to NHRC, dated 28th May, 2019

The National Network of Sex Workers (NNSW) has recently submitted a petition to the Chairperson of National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Hon. Justice HL Dattu regarding police brutality and raids on sex workers in Mumbai on 24th-25th May 2019. According to that petition, there has been misuse of anti-trafficking provisions of Section 370, IPC by the police against consenting adults viz. sex workers and their clients.
 
On the request of NNSW, the Justice Verma Committee had clarified in February, 2013 that that the thrust of the amended Section 370, IPC is to protect women and children from being trafficked. The committee did not intend to bring within the ambit of Section 370, IPC sex workers who practice of their own volition. Further that the recast ought not to be interpreted to permit law enforcement agencies to harass sex workers who undertake activities of their own free will, and their clients.

It may be noted that the Justice Verma Committee was constituted to recommend amendments to the Criminal Law so as to provide for quicker trial and enhanced punishment for criminals accused of committing sexual assault against women. The Committee submitted its report on 23rd January, 2013.

Please click here to access the petition submitted by the National Network of Sex Workers (NNSW). NNSW comprises 63 organisations spread over eight states with over 1.5 lakh sex workers as members.

Petition submitted by National Network of Sex Workers to NHRC, dated 28th May, 2019


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