The legal definition of coercion can be found in the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) which states that coercion is the threat of force such as that caused by fear of violence, duress, detention, psychological oppression or abuse of power. Crimes involving coercion occur in the sex industry as well as in other industries. Sex Work Law Reform Victoria believes all coercive acts should remain criminalised.
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