WHAT started as a promising article by Cath Sullivan on Jean Urquhart’s proposition on the decriminalisation of sex work sadly dissolved into stereotypes and myths. Continue reading The Laura Lee Blog – Why Sex Work Needs Decriminalising
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Is Sex Work Female Empowerment?
In this day and age, women and feminists all over in the western region of the globe are still fighting for equality over gender politics, wages, and social status. However some of them contradict their values on what women can and cannot do. Continue reading Is Sex Work Female Empowerment?
Germany In Controversial Sex Work Overhaul
When it comes to sex work law, Germany has been held up by many as the country with the most common sense approach. In 2002 laws were introduced that legitimised the industry, and this has gone down very well with organisations such as Amnesty International, who recently called for the full decriminalisation of sex work. Continue reading Germany In Controversial Sex Work Overhaul
The Sex Work Law Consultation – Laura Lee
Sex worker rights charity SCOTPEP welcomes today’s launch of a consultation, led by Independent MSP for the Highland and Islands Jean Urquhart, on a set of proposals for a Member’s Bill on prostitution law reform at Holyrood. The proposals are designed to promote sex workers’ safety, and are in line with the approach recommended by organisations including Human Rights Watch, the World Health Organisation, and most recently Amnesty International (1). Jean’s proposals were developed in close consultation with sex workers in Scotland, and are supported by SCOT-PEP, a Scottish charity which campaigns for the rights of sex workers (2). The proposals have been backed by HIV Scotland and NUS Scotland. Continue reading The Sex Work Law Consultation – Laura Lee
Will We See Decriminalisation In Scotland?
The sex industry is pretty much always in the spotlight, mainly because the world cannot stop looking at it. They want to know what it is all about, what drives people to be a part of it, and they can’t wait to force their own ideas and stigma onto those who are working in it. Continue reading Will We See Decriminalisation In Scotland?
The Raunchiest Sex Play Ever!
Last week saw what we hope ends up being a pivotal moment in the fight for equality for sex workers. For those who don’t know, Amnesty International decided to push for the decriminalisation of sex work. If this does happen, then the safety of men and women will be improved greatly. It really is a progressive step. Continue reading The Raunchiest Sex Play Ever!
Man Busted for Picking up Prostitute With Kids in the Car!
In what can only be described as a candidate for the world piece of parenting we have seen all year, a man has been busted for leaving his kids in the car whilst he went up to a motel room to have sex with a prostitute. Unfortunately for out ‘Father of the Year’, it turned out the sex worker was in-fact an undercover policewoman. Continue reading Man Busted for Picking up Prostitute With Kids in the Car!
A Letter From a Client – Laura Lee
This week I was sent some correspondence from a Canadian client. Ordinarily I wouldn’t publish such personal detail, but I think it shows the humanity behind the those “evil purchasers of the bodies of prostituted persons”, and so with the writer’s permission, here it is. give me strength. Continue reading A Letter From a Client – Laura Lee
Will Paying For Sex Be Banned In The UK?
The Swedish model is slowly spreading around the world, with Romania, Iceland, and as of the 1st of the month, Northern Ireland taking on this ban on those buying sex. Many countries are looking at the law and wondering whether taking it on will make a difference for them. Continue reading Will Paying For Sex Be Banned In The UK?
Laura Lee – Lies, Damn Lies and TORL Statistics
Following Stormont’s passing into law of Lord Morrow’s prohibitionist measure not so cunningly disguised as saving the victims of trafficking, it’s not surprising that the various anti sex work groups in the Republic have jumped on the back of that. Why, less than twenty four hours after the law came in, the ICI are claiming that this has already resulted in a mass exodus of sex workers across the border. Continue reading Laura Lee – Lies, Damn Lies and TORL Statistics