Explanatory Notes

Prostitution (Public Places) (Scotland) Act 2007

2007 asp 11

5 April 2007

Commentary on Sections

Section 2 – Arrest for offences under section 1

15.This section provides that where a constable reasonably believes that a person is committing, or has committed, an offence under section 1, the constable may arrest that person without warrant. Subsection (2) states that this power does not prejudice any other power of arrest conferred by law.