Sex workers should be decriminalised - but we still need to crack down on the buyers

"Prostitution reinforces all the old dumb clichés about women's sexuality; that they are not built to enjoy sex and are little more than walking masturbation aids" - Julie Bindell   View this email in your browser The debate over whether or not to decriminalise sex work is always a fierce one. Those on both sides of the argument want to ensure the safety of prostitutes, they just disagree over the best way to do it. It's an issue which even divides sex workers themselves. Today we hear from Julie Bindell on the recent interim report on prostitution from the home affairs committee. The report makes it clear that arresting those selling sex is wrong but also seems to veer towards a blanket decriminalisation of the entire industry. Bindell believes that this would be a mistake and that recent research shows just how dangerous it is to decriminalise buyers of sex. Next up, we have the latest in our series on the impact of Brexit and today we look at green issues. This piece suggests that Theresa May's decision to scrap the Department of Energy and Climate Change sends out all the wrong messages and that the prime minister must now show her commitment to protecting the environment. Latest Articles     Sex work should be decriminalised - but we still need to crack down on the buyers   On Jul 15, 2016 12:22 pm Blanket decriminalisation of sex work is not the answer Read more... »   What Brexit means for... the environment   On Jul 15, 2016 12:00 pm Scrapping the Department of Energy and Climate Change sends out all the wrong signals Read more... »   Opinion Former videos   Promoting alcohol responsibly   On Jul 13, 2016 10:53 am The Portman Group explains the system of regulation of alcohol marketing in the UK, which occurs through collaboration, clear Codes of Practice, independent oversight, and support as well as sanctions. Read more... » UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017   On Jul 12, 2016 10:54 am The UK Climate Change Risk Assessment 2017 evidence report, prepared for the UK Government by the the Committee on Climate Change, identifies where more effort is necessary, and urgent, to address the risks of climate change. Read more... »   Opinion Formers articles     About the CCC The Committee on Climate Change (the CCC) is an independent, statutory body established under the Climate Change Act 2008. O Read more... »   EBacc reforms will damage engineering Parliament have debated the plan to exclude technical, creative and artistic subjects from its new English Baccalaureate Read more... »   Opinion Formers press releases     BASC congratulates Andrea Leadsom on new role BASC has said it is looking forward to working with new Environment Secretary Andrea Leadsom to represent the interests of shooting. Read more... »   Ban on lead ammunition ruled out: BASC statement BASC has welcomed the government's decision not to ban the use of lead ammunition following consideration of the report by the Lead Ammunition Group (LAG). 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