The purpose of this Act is to decriminalise prostitution (while not endorsing or morally sanctioning prostitution or its use) and to create a framework that—
(a)
safeguards the human rights of sex workers and protects them from exploitation:
(b)
promotes the welfare and occupational health and safety of sex workers:
(c)
is conducive to public health:
(d)
prohibits the use in prostitution of persons under 18 years of age:
(e)
implements certain other related reforms.