Dear Editor,Minister Lynne Featherstone claims that the National Ugly Mugs scheme, which publishes on line descriptions of violent men, “encourages sex workers to report violent incidents”. (“Sex workers and police join forces to create rapist database” Guardian, 5 July 2012) But sex workers are already reporting and are being prosecuted for prostitution offences while their […]
César Amaya Sandino It has become the only option for many women, but discrimination and prosecution are the only ‘solutions’ thrown at this problem of poverty and gender. In the United Kingdom around 70% of women in prostitution are single mothers who do not receive social benefits. Welfare cuts and the poverty they generate has […]
WHEN students are struggling to make ends meet they traditionally pull pints in a pub to earn some extra pocket money. Donna Asutaits’s choice of part-time job was much less conventional but far more lucrative. She turned to prostitution while studying for her degree, working as a high-class call girl and earning up to £1,000 […]
A life in writing: Selma James ‘By demanding payment for housework we attack what is terrible about caring in our capitalist society’ The last time Selma James was interviewed by the Guardian was in 1976, by the feminist columnist Jill Tweedie. At that time, James was a household name – in feminist households at least […]
Major sporting events such as World Cups and Olympic Games are often preceded by warnings about a rise in prostitution and sex trafficking as a result of the impending influx of spectators. But will prostitution in London really increase because of the 2012 Olympics?It seems like every time a World Cup or an Olympics appears […]
Sex workers in east London are facing victimisation in more ways than one leading up to the Olympic Games. There is an unholy alliance between, on the one hand, the government-driven police ‘clean-up’ operation and, on the other, often well-meaning victim support groups. The harassment leading up to the games is opposed by, among others, […]
“Buy Sex – Pay the Price,” scream the posters in Brixton Tube. A silhouette of a shady man stands underneath the headline, moodily checking his mobile phone. “Lambeth Council and Lambeth police are targeting those who buy sex,” explains the blurb, helpfully reminding commuters that “Prostitution is a form of violence against women and girls.” […]
An increase in police raids over the past 18 months has seen prostitutes moved on.When the oldest profession clashes with the Ancient Games, the women get moved on. Raids on brothels and tough action against street prostitutes in parts of London hosting the Olympics have sparked claims that the streets are being cleared at the […]
The Charlie Spice Show is a weekly talk show on internet Radio/TV. During the show, the host engages guests and the audience in live, interactive discussion on controversial issues, news, reviews and information about the Sex and Adult Entertainment Industry. Find out more at charliespice.comHost: Charlie Spice – Talk Show Host, Engagement Speaker, Sex Industry […]
Dopo le tende per contenere gli ubriachi e toglierli così dalla vista dei turisti che affolleranno Londra per le Olimpiadi (dando l’idea di una città sana e pulita), ora in Inghilterra hanno optato per un giro di vite contro la prostituzione. E così sono partite le retate per togliere le lavoratrici del sesso dalle strade dei cinque quartieri a […]