A former sex worker has told a Holyrood committee that Scotland needs to "put the not for sale sign out" and pass new laws on prostitution.

Diane Martin was giving evidence to the Criminal Justice Committee on Wednesday to support proposals put forward by Alba MSP Ash Regan which, if passed, could see those convicted of buying sex fined up to £10,000 or face jail.

The Prostitution (Offences and Support) ( Scotland ) Bill aims to criminalise those buying sex, while decriminalising those selling it.

Ms Martin told the committee, which is scrutinising the bill, she had previously worked in London at "the supposed highest end of prostitution".

However, she said: "It is no different if you are in a five-star hotel or in an alley."

She urged the MSPs to back the proposal, telling them:

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