The British Government's attitude towards such cases is intriguing, residing in a muddling middle ground. For such an industry that possibly dates back centuries, the Government's approach is not eradication but concealment.
This is akin to the "Vagrancy Act" implemented in Britain for over two hundred years and the "Oxford Prostitution Act" passed only a few years ago.
The "Vagrancy Act" stipulates: Those identified as vagrants or long-term beggars are to be stripped of their shirts, publicly whipped until bleeding, and then escorted back to their origin or last year's residence. If the origin or last known residence cannot be determined, they are sent to a reformatory or common prison for lifelong hard labor.
