By the English Collective of Prostitutes. Co-ordinators of the SAFETY FIRST COALITION Third Reading Tuesday 19 May. Using flawed trafficking statistics as justification, the measures target anyone involved in prostitution whether or not there is force or coercion. They would drive prostitution further underground and sex workers into even more danger. In the present recession, and combined […]
Clauses 14, 16, 17 & 21 of Policing and Crime BillForget the propaganda and hear the evidence on rape, trafficking and prostitution6-7pm Monday 2 NovemberCommittee Room 3AHouse of LordsEnter through St Stephen’s entranceThe day before the final debate on the prostitution clauses in the PCB, please join us in a discussion of the evidence. Whatever your […]
By Meena SeshuAfter months of speculation and stress, sex workers rights advocates have reason to celebrate this International Sex Workers Rights Day.Last week, the Cabinet failed to approve an amendment to India’s Immoral Traffic (Prevention) Bill that would have further stigmatized sex workers by criminalizing the purchase of sexual services.This is a major victory for sex […]
Tuesday 3 February 6pmCommittee Room 6 House of Commons While government feminists and religious fundamentalists equate prostitution with rape and claim most sex workers have been trafficked, rapists continue to get away with it – the conviction rate for reported rape in England and Wales is a shocking 6%. But a growing international movement […]
12 noon 27 January 2009.The Committee consisted of the following Members:Chairmen: Hugh Bayley, Sir Nicholas WintertonAustin, Mr. Ian (Dudley, North)Blackman-Woods, Dr. Roberta (City of Durham) (Lab)Brokenshire, James (Hornchurch) (Con)Burns, Mr. Simon (West Chelmsford) (Con)Campbell, Mr. Alan (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Home Department)Cawsey, Mr. Ian (Brigg and Goole) (Lab)Coaker, Mr. Vernon (Minister for Security, Counter-Terrorism, Crime and Policing)Dorries, Mrs. Nadine (Mid-Bedfordshire) (Con)Fitzpatrick, Jim (Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Transport)Harris, […]
We urge you to oppose Clauses 13, 15, 16, 18, 20, & 25. The measures target anyone involved in prostitution whether or not there is force or coercion. They would drive prostitution further underground and sex workers into even more danger. CLAUSE 13: “Paying for sexual services of a prostitute controlled for gain.” 1. Any sex worker who […]
Policing and Crime BillSecond Reading 19 Jan 2009The Secretary of State for the Home Department (Jacqui Smith): I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Second time.Before I start, may I welcome the hon. Member for Epsom and Ewell (Chris Grayling) to his new position on the Front Bench? He has very thoughtful […]
On 18 December, three police officers from Charing Cross Clubs and Vice Unit visited a flat in Romilly Street, Soho, London and issued a written notice against Ms Tracey Ramsey* who works as a receptionist there, that they intend charging her with “controlling prostitution for gain”. Soho has been one of the safest places for […]
As the economic crisis hit, feminists in government are redoubling their attack on their more vulnerable sisters: sex workers. Today Harriet Harman is speaking at the Women’s Institute (WI). Under the guise of stopping trafficking in persons, she is calling for sex workers to be banned from advertising in local papers. It’s regrettable that the […]
Stop new laws vs consenting sex! Public meeting. Hosted by John McDonnell MP Tuesday 25 November 2008 6-8pm Committee Room 16, House of Commons, Westminster, London SW1 Fully wheelchair accessible All welcome. Allow 15 minutes to get in Speakers to be announced The government is expected to announce more laws to criminalise sex workers and clients […]