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Action Alert: Stop the prosecution of a woman falsely accused of prostitution

Please write urgently to protest this injustice to the addresses below. This prosecution is not in the public interest and should be dropped. Model letter below.To: Keir Starmer, Director of Public Prosecutions privateoffice@cps.gsi.gov.ukCPS, Rose Court, 2 Southwark Bridge, London SE1 9HSCc: CPS North East Case Progression Team london.magistratesnortheast@cps.gsi.gov.ukThe Cooperage 8 Gainsford Street, Bermondsey, SE1 2NE. (DX161230 […]

11th June 2013

Action Alert: Woman faces prison for breaching ASBO

Please join sex workers and supporters 9.30 – 10.30am Wednesday 12 June, Stratford Magistrates Court 389-397 High St, London, Greater London E15 4SB WE ARE NOT ANTI-SOCIAL Ms CH is appearing in court today charged with breaching an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO). The 26-year ASBO bans Ms CH from an area where she lives, has […]

24th May 2013

Mail Online: Prostitutes going out of business as they struggle with rising rent costs

Sex workers say its almost impossible to make living from prostitutionComplain of saturated market full of students, immigrants and out of workMassage parlours and private flats have reduced prices or closedThey blame rising rents and energy costs and reduced demandBy ANTHONY BONDIt is one of the oldest professions in the world. Yet, just like many […]

1st May 2013

Independent: How David Cameron’s cuts are affecting British women

By Gabriella SwerlingThe sex industry like most others is feeling the effects of the credit crunch. But in a grim role-reversal, it’s not the booming industry that’s suffering but its workers. As the cost of living rises and wages remain ruefully stagnant, increasing numbers of women have turned to prostitution in order to support themselves.Its […]

23rd April 2013

Event: A living wage for mothers and other carers

We invite you to the launch of an important petition. Invest in a caring society – a living wage for mothers and other carers WHEN: Wednesday 1st May 2013, 7-9pm WHERE: Room 10 on Committee Corridor, House of Commons London SW1 Westminster Chaired by John McDonnell MP who supports our campaign for decriminalisation. There will […]

19th April 2013

Metro: Prostitutes scared to report sex attackers

**ECP comment on the article below. It is important that Andrew Boff has raised that he is concerned, as we are, about the high levels of violence against sex workers. But we have no reason to believe that if attacks on sex workers are categorised as hate crimes it will make any difference. Has it […]

12th April 2013

Reuters: Austerity-hit London sex workers put lives at risk

(Reuters) – Sex workers in London are being forced to slash prices they charge clients because of the impact of the recession on the British economy and an influx of foreign competition, putting themselves at greater risk of attack, according to a report.The study by the Westminster City Council, the local authority which covers much […]

8th April 2013

Metro: Andrew Boff urges hate crime ruling to protect sex workers

Labelling attacks against prostitutes as hate crimes could end the agony of those who suffer in silence, police have been told. Complaints by sex workers about violence are rare because they are either not taken seriously or treated as an occupational hazard. Labelling attacks as hate crimes would oblige police to investigate the crime rather […]