Abbott v Smith (Note)

Subject Matter

VAGRANCY — Prostitution — Brothel — Separate and independent lettings of individual rooms in house — Each tenant a right to exclusive occupation of room — Two prostitutes occupying rooms in house — House used by other prostitutes for entertainment of men — Whether a “brothel” — “Manage … a brothel” — Sexual Offences Act, 1956, s 33

[1965] 2 QB 662; [1965] 3 WLR 362; [1964] 3 All ER 762, QBD

Commentary

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