Decriminalise now, and no to the Nordic Model
2024-05-03
elrond
Sex work encompasses a wide range of professions, including erotic dancing, nude modeling, pornography, web cam modeling, sugar dating (an arrangement where money or material goods are exchanged for companionship and possibly intimacy), and full-service street or escort work.
There’s a complex legal landscape surrounding sex work, ranging from legality to criminalization. While crimina .....
Thailand makes the top ten for sex workers
2024-05-03
elrond
The International Union of Sex Workers (IUSW) reports that Thailand has approximately 250,000 sex workers, making it one of the countries with the highest numbers globally. Despite these figures, sex work remains illegal in Thailand, and workers face ongoing challenges in securing basic labor rights.
The IUSW's recent report, "Sex Worker Statistics by Country, Gender," estimate .....
South Australia votes down Nordic Model (Just)
2024-05-03
elrond
An Australia-first bill that aimed to criminalize men who buy sex and decriminalize women who sell it was narrowly rejected by one vote after a late-night debate in South Australia's upper house. The proposed "Nordic model" reform would have changed the state's prostitution laws from full decriminalization to partial decriminalization.
The bill, introduced by Liberal leader .....
Sex work decriminalised in Queensland after decades of campaigning
2024-05-03
elrond
Queensland's parliament has passed landmark legislation decriminalizing sex work in the state after years of advocacy. However, there are concerns that the reform could be reversed if the Liberal National opposition wins the upcoming election, as the party voted against the bill.
Opposition from One Nation and Katter’s Australian Party was also noted. Attorney General Yvette D&rsqu .....
Tips and Tricks on How to Find a Fuck Tonight
2024-04-29
elrond
There aren’t many feelings worse than being horny to a degree that it becomes frustrating. Yes, taking care of it alone should help, but it doesn’t. Every a man does it while watching someone else fucking, he becomes more frustrated and desperate. The body gets its quick fix of satisfaction, but that’s not it. It’s not the real thing.
And it’s so terrible to wak .....
Six held as part of human trafficking investigation
2024-04-22
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Six individuals in London and Romania have been arrested in connection with a police investigation into human trafficking, where women are lured into prostitution using "loverboy tactics."
On Friday morning, 133 officers conducted raids in both countries, uncovering six suspected victims of modern slavery in London.
The Metropolitan Police suspect an organized crime network is .....
Sex workers in the UK at the mercy of Banks
2024-04-22
elrond
Barclays Bank's decision to freeze Becky Webster's account last year left her without access to her son's state benefit payments for over a week. This marked the 15th time Webster, a former NHS worker who now works full-time as an escort, had been denied a bank account or had one closed.
In response, Webster started a petition urging MPs to ensure that sex workers can access bank .....
Brothel found in Bournemouth town centre
2024-04-18
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Two women were rescued following the discovery of a brothel in Bournemouth town center. Authorities responded to reports of suspicious activity in the Richmond Hill area on Tuesday, April 16th. Subsequently, a brothel was identified, leading to the arrest of a 59-year-old man on suspicion of human trafficking offenses. He has been released on bail pending further investigation.
A spokesperso .....
How to meet your sexual needs with a dating site?
2024-04-15
elrond
We, humanity, from ancient times valued three things - wealth, life, and love (don’t worry, it’s
random order). And during all progress, the meaning of these words can change from man
to man, woman to woman, the only thing that remains unchanged is that we still need it. In
our age, love comes in all possible shapes: gay, interracial, serious, or not at all. ‘Tis new
for .....
Calls for independent review of Irish prostitution laws
2024-04-08
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Solicitor Maura Butler SC was appointed in July 2020 to lead an independent review of Part 4 of the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences) Act 2017, a law that criminalizes the purchase of sex but not its sale. However, Ms. Butler was unable to complete the review, and the Department of Justice announced in February that it would proceed with the review internally, without appointing a new independent re .....