Sex Work is Work
What is a Pimp?
Is it a exploitative trafficker, a business manager, or an admin assistent?
The word may conjure up some idea in your mind: it’s probably a man; he might be a gangster caricature. He smokes oversized cigars and wears ostentatious jewelry. He’s a bad guy and a criminal.
Well, he might be all of those things, but there is a legal definition to be more precise.
In the UK, the term “pimp” is often used to refer to individuals involved in facilitating or controlling prostitution.
In general, pimping, also known as “controlling for gain” or “managing a brothel,” is illegal under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 (England & Wales), and under preceding laws as well.
Controlling for Gain: This involves an individual controlling another person’s prostitution activities for financial gain. It is an offense for someone to knowingly cause or incite prostitution for gain or to exercise control over another person’s prostitution activities in any way.
Managing a Brothel: It is illegal to own, manage, or control a brothel where prostitution services are offered by multiple individuals.
Exploitation: In addition to controlling for gain, the law also focuses on protecting individuals…