Supreme Court: Winnipeg Police Service

Winnipeg Police Service: Manitobas Justice Minister Andrew Swan was unavailable to comment on the courts decision, according to Winnipeg Free Press. The Winnipeg Police Service is aware of the Supreme Court of Canada decision regarding prostitution laws. The Service is in the process of reviewing the decision and will consult with other stakeholders such as Manitoba Justice, prior to making any changes to our policy and procedures. The Counter Exploitation Unit will continue to investigate incidents involving: underage prostitution, sexual exploitation, human trafficking and/or other forms of violence committed against sex trade workers. The unit will continue to liaise with community stakeholders in addressing their concerns relative to the visible sex trade. Related Items Articles MP Glover disappointed at Supreme Court prostitution ruling Terri-Jean Bedford talks to reporters at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa Friday morning, Dec. 20, 2013 after learning Canada's highest court struck down the country's prostitution laws in their entirety in a unanimous 9-0 ruling. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld Province responds A spokeswoman for the provincial government said because the high court postponed the ruling for one year, to allow Ottawa to decide whether to rewrite the law, the province wont know how the ruling will affect Manitoba law enforcement until the federal government makes its decision. Statement from the Winnipeg Police Service: (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.