Positive Leeds red light zone review says managed approach should continue

The University of Huddersfield team had been tasked last year with investigating how effective the city’s controversial Managed Approach (MA) was, amid questions from some councillors about whether it should be abandoned altogether.

The aims from the outset have been to reduce the prevalence of street-based sex working, lessen the problems it creates for residents and local businesses, and better engage with the women involved to improve their safety and health.