Call for evidence to increase understanding of where and how exploitation is taking place and how to strengthen the response to it.

‘Sex for rent’ is an arrangement where someone offers or provides accommodation for free or at a discount in exchange for sexual relations with the person using the accommodation.

This public consultation invites views on the issue of sex for rent, the effectiveness of existing legislation and whether there is a case for a bespoke criminal offence.

The consultation seeks the views of those who have been involved in a sex for rent arrangement, whether they entered into it in an informed and consensual way or were deceived, coerced or compelled.

It also seeks the views of:

• statutory agencies
• law enforcement organisations
• internet companies that allow the posting of advertisements for accommodation
• charities and other organisations concerned with violence against women and girls

Documents

• Exchange of sexual relations for accommodation (‘sex for rent’): call for evidence (accessible) HTML
• Exchange of sexual relations for accommodation (‘sex for rent’): call for evidence PDF, 384 KB, 33 pages – This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Request an accessible format.

Ways to respond

• Respond online or
• Email to: sexforrentcallforevidence@homeoffice.gov.uk or
• Write to:
  Sex for rent call for evidence
  Interpersonal Abuse Unit
  Tackling Exploitation and Abuse Directorate
  2 Marsham Street
  London
  SW1P

https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/exchange-of-sexual-relations-for-accommodation-sex-for-rent

See also:

• Home Secretary considers new ‘sex for rent’ law
  A public call for evidence has been launched to establish the scale of ‘sex for rent’ in the UK and ask if existing laws protect victims.
  https://www.gov.uk/government/news/home-secretary-considers-new-sex-for-rent-law

April 27, 2023