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<p>Within the structure of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC), chief officers
are elected by their peers and take the lead on specific issues from a national operational
perspective. It is for the national leads to establish working groups to support them
in their role. The Home Office is in regular dialogue with on the NPCC Lead for Prostitution’s
office, and as such discussed and commented on the current revision of the strategy.</p><p>Prostitution
is a complex issue, which can impact on individuals and communities in many different
ways, and we are therefore clear that local areas and police forces are in the best
position to identify and respond to issues around prostitution in their area. Police
forces are assisted in doing so by the National Policing Lead’s refreshed Policing
Sex Work Strategy, which stresses the priority of the public protection duty that
the police services have in relation to the safety of those involved in prostitution.</p>
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