Some MPs wish to end escort advertising on the web.
2025-03-12
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The proposal to ban online prostitution advertising, as suggested during the Crime and Policing Bill's second reading, is fundamentally flawed. While MPs like Rebecca Paul decry these sites as "the Etsy of sexual exploitation," banning them is impractical. These websites, if banned domestically, would simply relocate to international servers, rendering any national ban ineffective. .....
Public Opinion Strongly Supports Decriminalising Sex Work
2025-02-12
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The majority of people in the UK believe that sex work should be decriminalised, according to a new poll by Amnesty International UK. This shift in public sentiment reflects growing awareness of the realities faced by sex workers and the harms caused by criminalisation.
Sex work has become a more visible topic in mainstream discussions, thanks to the rise of platforms like OnlyFans and incre .....
Birmingham Prostitute: "I’m a Human, Not Just a Sex Worker"
2024-07-02
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In a pioneering study by the University of Birmingham, a sex worker known as 'Sam' courageously shared her story, revealing the deep-seated stigma she faces in her profession. Sam described how she felt unfairly judged and dehumanized, especially by healthcare providers, who often treated her differently upon learning about her occupation.
Sam explained, “People’s body la .....
Call for Reform: Unfair Conviction Highlights Need for Legal Protection of Sex Worker Managers
2024-06-24
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Bogdan Cheptanariu's conviction underlines a significant gap in the law concerning the protection of sex workers and their ability to hire managers for their safety. Cheptanariu, who started managing sex workers at the request of his friends in 2016, was caught in an anti-human trafficking sting and faced legal repercussions that many argue are unjust.
Initially assisting female sex work .....
Woman escapes brothel, and six jailed.
2023-12-19
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Six individuals have been sentenced to a combined total of nearly 25 years in prison for orchestrating a prostitution ring following the escape of a woman from a brothel where she was coerced into working.
The group, consisting of three men and three women, operated from properties in Smethwick and utilized escort websites to promote sexual services in exchange for money. Their illicit activ .....
Coleen Rooney reveals all about husband Wayne
2023-11-11
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Hold onto your hats, folks, because Coleen Rooney just spilled the beans on the wild rollercoaster that is her relationship with hubby Wayne! In a tell-all autobiography, appropriately titled "My Account," the 37-year-old spilled the tea on the jaw-dropping saga of forgiveness, screaming matches, and clandestine meetings at her auntie's house.
Picture this: It's 2002, and a .....
The Future of Sex Work in the UK
2023-04-26
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Date of Event: Thursday, May 4th 2023
Time of Event: 9:30 AM — 1:15 PM
Place of Event: Webinar
There were believed to be 105,000 individuals in the UK who are involved in prostitution, up from 72,000 in 2016. The vast majority of these are women. The cost-of-living crisis is pushing yet more women into sex work and forcing them to take work from violent and .....
I'm an escort - sex work isn't glamorous and I do it for a heartbreaking reason
2023-04-03
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A former escort who was stabbed by her ex-boyfriend during her 15 years in the industry has disclosed how she became a sex worker to care for her terminally ill father. Victoria - a pseudonym - had previously worked in cafes and bars but could not find flexible shifts that would enable her to spend time with her dad. She decided to sell sex for cash, which is legal in the UK, but faced a life-thr .....
Escort making £200-an-hour in Birmingham's hotel chains hits back at misconceptions
2023-03-05
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A sex worker who operates from hotels in Birmingham has shared her insights on some of the common myths surrounding the industry. She aims to challenge some of the stereotypes about sex work, such as the characteristics of clients, the behaviour of escorts and the legal status of prostitution.
She claims that many people have a negative image of clients as ‘disgusting, fat or creepy&rs .....
Sex work insider says cost of living is killing businesses as brothels shut down
2023-01-19
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Three massage parlours in one area have shut down as men cut back their spending, and energy bills rise.
A receptionist who books men into a massage parlour has lifted the lid on the industry's secrets - and the impact of the cost of living crisis. She says their business is now the only one in the area as others have been forced to close because of rising costs.
The parlour in an u .....