Criminalising sex workers' customers isn't the way forward

"If the client behaves decently, the relationship between the sex seller and sex buyer must be considered a purely private transaction." -  Nils Johan Ringdal View this email in your browser The argument around sex work is typically a heated one even between sex workers themselves.  Today we have a piece which suggests that criminalising the purchase of sex would put workers at greater risk. It argues that supporters of the "Swedish model" treat sex workers as victims and sex buyers as abusers. If you missed today's PMQ's you can read all about it in our verdict of this week's encounter between David Cameron and Jeremy Corbyn. It suggests that the Conservatives' dominant position has left the prime minister increasingly blind to political pitfalls. Today he defended potentially hugely unpopular cuts to support for cancer patients, despite a growing rebellion among his own party on the issue.   Latest Articles     PMQs verdict: David Cameron's arrogance blinds him to danger of targeting cancer patients   On Feb 03, 2016 02:31 pm Cameron defends cuts to support for cancer patients during prime minister's questions Read more... »       Comment: Criminalising sex workers' customers just puts them in greater danger   On Feb 03, 2016 10:54 am Those calling for a Swedish model treat sex workers as victims and sex buyers as abusers. Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Roadmap for London - ICE London   On Feb 02, 2016 04:47 pm ICE London sets out the infrastructure requirements needed for London to remain one of the most successful cities in the world. Read more... » Celebrating achievements in aerospace   On Feb 01, 2016 04:46 pm Celebrations of the 2015 Royal Aeronautical Society Honours, Medals & Awards and the importance to some of the winners of being recognised for their outstanding achievements and contributions to aerospace. Make a nomination to the 2016 RAeS Awards at www.aerosociety.com/awards before 31 March 2016. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     Why I changed my view on Heathrow expansion Whatever capacity we have in airports such as Heathrow we need to make the smartest, most efficient use of what is a finite resource to drive our economy forward. Read more... »   Educational Research in 2015 BERA's fact sheet based on the outcomes of REF2014 and the forthcoming BERA Observatory. This gives an overview of both the strengths of UK educational research but also some of the challenges being faced. Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC highlights benefits of shooting as game season closes AS the game shooting season comes to an end, BASC, the UK'S largest shooting organisation, has highlighted the benefits of shooting for the whole of the UK and its population. Read more... »   BHA research reveals shocking number of state 'faith' schools demanding money from parents Research undertaken by the British Humanist Association (BHA) has revealed a shocking number of state-funded 'faith' schools demanding financial contributions from parents, in flagrant violation of the law. Read more... »     Jobs and courses     Postgraduate study: Masters courses in International Politics, Global Political Economy and Diplomacy and Foreign Policy   On Feb 02, 2016 09:35 am At the heart of contemporary international politics and foreign affairs are new challenges to enduring problems. Read more... »     Facebook Twitter Website Copyright © 2016 Senate Media Ltd, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.politics.co.uk Our mailing address is: Senate Media Ltd 18 Vine Hill London, EC1R 5DZ United Kingdom Add us to your address book unsubscribe from this list    update subscription preferences