The Scottish Parliament summer recess in Cunninghame South Constituency, has been productive for Ruth. Through August Ruth has held scheduled constituency surgeries in Stevenston, Kilwinning and Irvine, meeting constituents to hear their concerns, providing general advice and helping with any matters that she can raise on their behalf. Ruth has also held on location Street... Continue Reading →
Consultation Opens on Tackling Male Demand for Prostitution
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed a public consultation from the Scottish Government which is seeking views on options to challenge men’s demand for prostitution. The consultation, which opens today, also asks for suggestions on what can be done to reduce the harms associated with prostitution, how to support women to find a way out of... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire Welcomes New Scottish Government Fund to Tackle Prostitution
Ruth Maguire MSP welcomed the announcement of a Scottish Government fund aimed at tackling male demand for prostitution. The £100,000 'Addressing Prostitution as a Form of Gender-based Violence' fund was announced by Community Safety Minister, Ash Denham MSP in a speech to the Purchasing Power – Men Who Buy Sex conference in Glasgow. The event,... Continue Reading →