If an agency gets busted...

[CLOUD 500]

It is not to be taken for granted that just because there is no exploitation of minors that LE will not go after the clients. This is a case of selective enforcement. Agency in itself is illegal even before Bill C-36. The clients have committed a crime. It is kind of the same principal with driving and going 20kph above the limit, most police do not bother but if they want to give you a ticket they can and it would apply. Right now governments in Canada are not actively busting on agencies but that could change at anytime. Police do have the resources to go after the clients, where there is a lack of resources is at the prosecutions office. Still this would not stop police, governments in Canada seem to want it hidden and out of public spot light, so long as there are not crimes being committed like human trafficking and the exploitation of minors they will let it be. But that could change at anytime.

 

[Enjoying life]

It is not to be taken for granted that just because there is no exploitation of minors that LE will not go after the clients. This is a case of selective enforcement. Agency in itself is illegal even before Bill C-36. The clients have committed a crime. It is kind of the same principal with driving and going 20kph above the limit, most police do not bother but if they want to give you a ticket they can and it would apply. Right now governments in Canada are not actively busting on agencies but that could change at anytime. Police do have the resources to go after the clients, where there is a lack of resources is at the prosecutions office. Still this would not stop police, governments in Canada seem to want it hidden and out of public spot light, so long as there are not crimes being committed like human trafficking and the exploitation of minors they will let it be. But that could change at anytime.

Can’t bust you for something they did not see on your premises sorry it’s consensual adults

 

[CLOUD 500]

Can’t bust you for something they did not see on your premises sorry it’s consensual adults

I am no lawyer but we can look to the US who were successful to bust almost all agencies. Maybe some American members here can confirm this?

 

[piecurious]

Chasing down clients isn’t a top concern, unless minors are involved. If underage individuals are found, the situation changes dramatically. Authorities will aggressively investigate and prosecute everyone involved, including clients. That’s one line that law enforcement does not overlook.

Here’s where I think one of the greater risks for clients lies: the fact that clients are effectively depending on agency owners/recruiters to operate responsibly and stay on the right side of the line — including not recruiting minors, misreporting ages, coercing vulnerable individuals, dealing drugs, etc.