Feb. 8th at 12:00pm - 1:30, Q & A to follow event.
University of Windsor Law Building (on the corner of University and Sunset)

Valerie Scott, Amy Lebovitch and Terri-Jean Bedford initiated a constitutional challenge claiming their right to security of the person is violated by the Criminal Code provisions related to bawdy houses, communication for the purposes of prostitution, and living off the avails of prostitution.

Final arguments to the Ontario Superior Court were completed on October 26, 2009 and it is expected that a ruling will be announced in the spring of 2010. On February 8, the issue will come to life in the Moot Court as several key players behind the challenge assemble to discuss the challenge, their experiences and ongoing work as activists in Canada.

Panel:

Terri-Jean Bedford - Professional dominatrix and legal activist

Valerie Scott - Executive Director of Sex Professionals of Canada

Alan Young - Professor at Osgoode, lawyer pursuing the constitutional challenge

Jacqueline Lewis - Professor of Sociology & Anthropology, University of Windsor, and researcher on health and safety hazards for sex workers