Smith v Hughes (1960) considered whether solicitation by a prostitute from a balcony constitutes soliciting "in a street" under the Street Offences Act 1959. The court's decision expanded the interpretation of public solicitation.
Extended Definition of Soliciting: The case established that soliciting from a balcony or window directed at people in the street qualifies as soliciting "in a street" under the Street Offences Act 1959. The case emphasised that the location from which the solicitation is made does not alter the fact that it is projected to and addressed to somebody walking in the street, aligning with the legislative intent to prevent solicitation in public places.
