Six months for being a John
I’m puzzled by this account of the sentencing of a man for having dealings with a woman he thought was a prostitute but was really a policewoman. Among the odd aspects is that he thought she was 16, but 16 is the age of consent in Canada. And then there’s the stuff about not wanting a criminal record. But isn’t the whole story a tale of police entrapment?
steph 10:37 on 2022-01-22 Permalink
Staging a service is not entrapment, soliciting him directly would be. Knowingly paying a minor for sex is VERY illegal. I cant think of a single “legalize prostitution” movement that wants to include minors in that goal.
David S 15:12 on 2022-01-22 Permalink
Age of consent is 16, as long as there is no coercion, position of authority, or exchange of goods. Then it’s considered sexual abuse and/or sexual exploitation.
H. John 18:11 on 2022-01-22 Permalink
The decision gives a clearer understanding of the facts and the charge (in French):
https://bit.ly/3IuPA52
Kate 18:36 on 2022-01-22 Permalink
Thank you, H. John.