What was the Contagious Diseases Act 1864? Flashcards
1
Q
What did it allow police officers to do?
A
Arrest any woman suspected of being a prostitute in a few selected naval posts and army towns
2
Q
What were the women subjected to?
A
Compulsory medical checks to see if they had a disease
3
Q
What would happen if they were infected?
A
They would be confined in a lock hospital for up to 3 months to be treated and to stop them spreading the disease
