Offence of loitering by common prostitute cannot be committed by a man. The term ‘common prostitute’ can only apply to a woman. Citations: Times 01-Jun-1994, Ind Summary 30-May-1994 Statutes: Street Offences Act 1959 1, Street Offences Act 1959 1(1) Crime Updated: 19 May 2022; Ref: scu.79991
A prostitute offered her services from the balcony of a house.
Held: She was guilty of the offence of soliciting ‘in a street or public place’ contrary to section 1(1) of the 1959 Act. Applying the mischief rule, it could be seen that her . .
It was the prostitute who was guilty of soliciting by his or her physical presence. It was not enough for a written advertisement to be placed by him or her, or on their behalf, in a public place . A prostitute who displays an advertisement in a . .
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References: [1962] 1 WLR 262 Coram: Lord Parker CJ, with whom Ashworth and MacKenna JJ It was the prostitute who was guilty of soliciting by his or her physical presence. It was not enough for a written advertisement to be placed by him or her, or on their behalf, in a public place . A … Continue reading Weitz and Another v Monaghan; 2 Feb 1962
The defendant appealed against her conviction for assaulting a police constable in the execution of his duty. He had sought to caution her with regard to activity as a prostitute. The 1959 Act gave no power to detain, but he took hold of her. She resisted, and injured him. Held: There was no arrest, and … Continue reading Collins v Wilcock: QBD 1984
