What Does Accosting For Immoral Purposes Mean

Accosting for immoral purposes is a legal term used primarily in the United Kingdom and Commonwealth countries to describe approaching or speaking to someone in a public place with intent to engage in immoral conduct, most commonly solicitation for prostitution. The phrase appears in statutes such as the Street Offences Act 1959 and has been subject to legal reform and criticism for its vagueness and disproportionate impact on sex workers.

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