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City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), has highlighted the alarming similarity in treatment between shooting businesses and sex workers in the recent debanking controversy. Complaints from both sectors about banks shutting down their accounts shed light on the "challenges" faced by such businesses, which can polarize public opinion.

Campaigners retaliated against this notion, emphasizing that opposition from a "very small minority" does not equate to reputational risk. They argued that shooting clubs, syndicates, and gun shops are unjustly facing scrutiny akin to criminals by major banks.

The British Association of Shooting and Conservation (Basc) voiced concerns, asserting that lawful and reputable businesses are being unfairly targeted, jeopardizing their livelihoods. Basc has been actively supporting its members against biased banking practices, revealing that a significant portion of shooting businesses had their accounts closed, while many faced obstacles in opening new ones.

At least 15 banks and financial service providers have faced accusations of discrimination against rural businesses. The issue gained attention after Nigel Farage's account closure by Coutts earlier this year prompted an FCA investigation.

The FCA's initial assessment acknowledged the challenges for businesses in controversial sectors to secure or maintain payment accounts, drawing comparisons between industries based on the difficulties they encounter rather than the nature of their work.

Dr. Conor O'Gorman from Basc emphasized that opposition to an industry doesn't automatically make it a reputational risk. He highlighted the discriminatory actions of banks against legitimate and long-standing accounts, causing significant harm to businesses and individuals.

Numerous affected businesses, such as Mill Farm Clay Pigeon Club in East Sussex, recounted their distressing experiences after abrupt account closures. They described feeling unfairly treated by banks and struggling to find alternatives.

Basc accused banks of disregarding regulations mandating proper notice, justification, and fair treatment when closing accounts. Moreover, banks' stringent requirements for new accounts, such as demanding leases and individual firearms certificates from club members, exacerbate the challenges faced by these businesses.

Dr. O'Gorman emphasized the profound emotional toll on rural businesses due to this unfair treatment, accusing financial providers of denying essential banking services to rural communities. He criticized the banks' politicization of financial services, contrasting it with utilities that aren't shut down based on individuals' interests.

HSBC and Barclays defended their actions, asserting compliance with legal obligations and a case-by-case consideration for account closures. They supported government efforts to standardize banking practices but did not address specific cases.

The FCA spokesperson highlighted their limited authority in ensuring fair access to bank accounts for businesses and nonprofits, posing a critical question for policymakers about granting equal rights to all entities for banking services, as seen in some other countries.

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 exploitative clients. A 2015 National Ugly Mugs Our survey with Leeds University found 49% of sex workers were “worried” or “very worried” about their safety and 47% have been targeted by offenders. Meanwhile, 49% were either “unconfident” or “very unconfident” that police would take their reports seriously. It is estimated that 152 sex workers were murdered in the UK between 1990 and 2015. The charity Beyond the Streets highlights that 76% of those involved in prostitution experience some form of post-traumatic stress disorder as a result of this work.

Currently, sex work is legal in England, Wales and Scotland, but many of the surrounding aspects remain illegal, such as solicitation or running a brothel. The UK government have stated though that whilst they do not intend to change the law around sex work, they are committed to tackling the harm and exploitation associated with sex work. The Scottish government has also been criticised for focussing their support in this area towards charities that are not backed by sex workers, and that are focussed on getting people out of the industry rather than supporting those in it.

The Home Affairs Committee’s 2016 report, Prostitution, recommended a shift to complete decriminalisation. Dan Vajzovic, the National Police Chief Council’s lead for prostitution, who is working alongside government officials to reassess brothel keeping legislation, has called on the government to review prostitution laws to ensure sex workers can work together on the same premises to remain safe. This would “better enable the police to focus our resources on protecting sex workers and tackling those who are controlling or exploiting,” Vajzovic argues. According to National Ugly Mugs, sex workers are ten times safer working indoors than on the streets.

Christine Jardine MP, Liberal Democrat spokesperson for women and equalities, who supports the decriminalisation of brothel keeping, has called for a proper government strategy to accompany it. Also supporting decriminalisation of brothels, Labour MP, Nadia Whittome, has highlighted that “Other laws aimed at sex work – such as soliciting – should also be repealed, to improve sex workers’ rights, safety and ability to leave the sex industry if they choose. Alongside decriminalisation, the government must urgently tackle the growing levels of poverty that are pushing more women into sex work to make ends meet.”

This timely symposium will provide sex workers, safeguarding boards, police forces, local authorities, and social care providers with an opportunity to identify and debate priorities for reform and develop strategies for protecting and expanding the rights of sex workers.

A guide has been published with information on the law relating to sex workers, and where to get help. The guide has information on working safley.