A case the Supreme Court of Canada heard on Nov. 12 and 13 could set a precedent for Canadian sex-work laws and is the first constitutional challenge of the laws introduced a decade ago to be heard by the top court.

But sex-worker rights groups argue the case addresses only parts of the laws and neglects sex workers’ broader rights. The groups advocate for decriminalization of sex work to make it safer for those working in the sex industry.

The case is the first constitutional challenge of the sex-worker laws since they were introduced more than a decade ago.{ai:summary}<p>The Supreme Court of Canada is hearing a case that may influence the country's sex-work laws, marking the first constitutional challenge to legislation from a decade ago. </p><p>Sex-worker rights advocates argue that the case only partially addresses the laws and overlooks broader rights, pushing for full decriminalization to enhance safety for sex workers. #society</p>

Canada's top court hears constitutional challenge of sex-worker laws

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