An independent review has found that the Managed Approach has reduced the prevalence of street prostitution in Holbeck and reduced the impact it has on people living in the area
That's the message from Paul Money, chief officer of the Safer Leeds Partnerships, which has run the highly controversial scheme since 2014.
His comments come after an independent review found the scheme has "significantly improved" the health and safety of sex workers, reduced the prevalence of prostitution in Holbeck and reduced the impact it has on people living in the area.
He also said the Managed Approach has been effective because the organisations involved have developed an understanding of each sex worker and prepared comprehensive safety plans for them.