Clause 2

by deleting the definition of “brothel” and substituting the following definition:“ “brothel” means any place —

habitually used by any 2 or more women or girls (whether or not at the same time or at different times) for the purpose of prostitution;

that has been used by any 2 or more women or girls (whether or not at the same time or at different times) for the purpose of prostitution and is likely to be used again for that purpose; or

that —

has been expressly or implicitly advertised (whether by advertisements in or on the place, newspapers, the Internet or by other means) or represented as being used for the purpose of prostitution; and

is likely to be used for the purpose of prostitution;”; and

by renumbering the section as subsection (1) of that section, and by inserting immediately thereafter the following subsection:“(2) In criminal proceedings for an offence under Part XI in relation to any place —

a court may rely on circumstantial evidence to find that the particular place is used as a brothel; and

a court may make such a finding without direct evidence that the particular place is used as a brothel.Examples of circumstantial evidence1.Evidence relating to persons entering and leaving premises (including number, gender and frequency) that is consistent with the use of the premises for prostitution.2.Evidence of appointments with persons for the purpose of prostitution that are made through the use of telephone numbers or other contact details that are publicly advertised.3.Evidence of the arrangement of, or other matters relating to, the place or the furniture, equipment or articles in the place, that is consistent with the use of the place for prostitution.”.