End the purchase of sex.
Ash Regan MSP is formally introducing a Bill to criminalise the purchase of sexual acts in Scotland on 20 May 2025.
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Ash won the right to introduce the Bill to the Scottish Parliament on 21 February 2025.
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“As a society, we must confront the uncomfortable truth that the buying of sexual acts is violence against women and girls; it’s a form of exploitation that leaves lasting scars. My mission is to end this practice in Scotland, ensuring that human dignity is not a commodity to be traded. Together, we can build a Scotland where everyone is truly Unbuyable.”
Ash Regan MSP
Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Eastern
What are the steps to legislation?
The three phases to completion
1. Idea & Public Input
Ash announced her intention to change the law on prostitution in Scotland in October 2023. She started by sharing her draft proposal with you, the public, for feedback. The consultation ran from 19 June 2024 till 30 September 2024.
2. Finalising the Plan
After analysing your responses, Ash submitted her final proposal on 21 January 2025 and secured cross-party support from at least 18 MSPs within two days. She officially won the right to introduce her Bill to Parliament on 21 February 2025. The Bill and its policies are currently in legislative review. This is the final step before it is introduced into Parliament.
3. Parliamentary Review
Once it is introduced to the Scottish Parliament, the Bill is assigned to a committee for review during Stage 1 of its passage through Parliament. All Bills must pass through three stages to become law. This is also the most important time for the public campaign to support the Bill.
About Ash Regan
Ash Regan, a Member of the Scottish Parliament for Edinburgh Eastern, is a passionate
advocate for Scottish independence and community safety. An alumna of the University of Keele, she has a rich background that spans from the Women for Independence movement to her role as Minister for Community Safety.
Ash has consistently championed the power of active citizenship and cultural diplomacy. Known for her bold stance on the protection of the rights of women and girls she is the driving force behind the proposed ‘Prostitution (Offences and Support) (Scotland) Bill,’ aiming to end the commodification and exploitation of women and girls in prostitution. Ash believes that legislative change is crucial in shifting societal attitudes and providing real alternatives for those who feel they have no other option but to sell sexual acts.
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