Girl Auctions Her Virginity

(Bristol, England) Proving that just about everything is for sale, an 18-year-old girl is auctioning her virginity to the highest bidder to pay for a university education. According to the Evening Post, Rosie Reid,

. . . who started a Bachelor of Science degree in social policy at the University of Bristol three months ago, said she was prepared to sleep with a stranger rather than face years of hardship.

Her ad on eBay received more than 400 offers before it was removed. Alongside cars and furniture, the ad stated:

"Eighteen-year-old student looking to sell virginity. Never lost it due to lesbianism. Will bung in free massage if you are any good. Picture on request."

With continued support of family and friends, Rosie now has her own website and continues to take bids.

Wouldn't Rosie's activities be defined as prostitution? And, if so, isn't prostitution illegal in the UK? It seems to me that there is adequate justification for taking her into custody and prosecuting her.