[Tealeaf]

I must admit there is one aspect of this case that I find rather puzzling. Depending on which media organ you read or watch, the victims are described as either prostitutes or sex workers (and in some instances as both). Now I am aware of what a prostiture is, but could some of you please enlighten me as to what is a 'sex worker'? Is she a prostitute who is fully legit and pays her tax and NI like any respectable citizen? Or is she someone employed by the local government or health authority - like a social worker - to provide certain services to gentlemen of need?

It would appear that one of the victims was a regular visitor to an Old Folks home in Bradford. What is the financial arrangement for such services? Is it all paid for by the ratepayer or is there a nominal contribution made by the recipient of such services? Does Hyndburn Council offer a similar arrangement? Answers, please.