A PLEA to fast track a law making it a crime to pay for sex has been rejected by MSPs.
Holyrood's Justice Committee decided that a new consultation must be held on Labour MSP Rhoda Grant's proposal, despite a consultation on the issue being carried out two years ago.
Ms Grant claimed her Purchase of Sex Bill would reduce the demand for prostitution and build on existing laws. She argued that an earlier attempt to pass legislation meant the issues had already been aired.
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