Press release from The International Union of Sex Workers on Amnesty International’s Decision to Adopt Policy on the Human Rights of Sex Workers 12 August 2015 The IUSW is deeply grateful to Amnesty International for adopting policy to protect the human rights of sex workers. In doing so, Amnesty has listened to hundreds of […]
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We welcome Amnesty International’s Decision to Adopt Policy on the Human Rights of Sex Workers
Tuesday, August 11th, 2015Dr Catherine Hakim researching for the Institute of Economic Affairs
Friday, August 7th, 2015Stephen Jardine, Dr. Catherine Hakim & Jan McLeod and Laura Lee talk about decriminalisation of the sex industry on the Stephen Jardine show. Dr Catherine Hakim researching for the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) is calling for the total decriminalisation of the sex industry. Laura Lee a sex worker supporting decriminalisation for the protection of […]
Have YOU told your prospective MP your views on prostitution.
Tuesday, April 7th, 2015In parliament last November, some MPs tried to make it illegal to pay for sex. Campaigners for increased criminalisation have met with senior politicians and will keep up the pressure for increased repression. The Northern Ireland assembly passed a law making it illegal to purchase sex, this comes into affect in June 2015. These well-funded and […]
IUSW Response to the Amnesty International consultation on decriminalising sexwork
Tuesday, April 8th, 2014The IUSW was asked by Amnesty International for our thoughts about decriminalising sex work. We have responded with this document in pdf format Sex Work And Human Rights
Laura Lee, Dr Belinda Brookes-Gordon on Newsnight
Friday, February 21st, 2014Laura Lee and Dr Belinda Brookes-Gordon appeared on Newsnight to discuss the impending debate in the European parliament which intends to criminalise the purchases of sex. Dorcas Erskine from Eaves was there to support Mary Honeyball who proposes this bill. It was an infuriating debate with Dorcas Erskine shouting down Belinda when Belinda was given […]
Brooke Magnanti talks at the Oxford Union about the Sex Industry
Thursday, January 23rd, 2014Brooke Magnanti talks about the sex industry and the rights and freedoms that sex workers do not have due to permissions given by the state. Filmed on Wednesday 4th December 2013.
Police take action against Birmingham brothels.
Wednesday, October 23rd, 2013Cross posted from the English Collective of Prostitutes. Please read and be very afraid of the actions police can take to the detriment of our safety. West Midlands police claim to have “rescued five women believed to be sex trafficking victims” during raids on “suspected brothels” in Birmingham. Closure orders[1] have been used against over […]
West Midlands police clamp down on street workers and clients
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013The West Midlands are having a clamp down on street sex work. Targeting street walkers and their clients on Hagley Road. Listen to interviews from Catherine Stephens from the International Union of Sex Workers on why the police action will fail, as has police action failed for the last 50 years. Additional interview from Laura […]
Full BBC radio interview with 80 year old client of sex workers
Sunday, June 23rd, 2013BBC iPM hears from an elderly listener who was faithful for 40 years, struggled with his wife’s death, but now often pays for sex. Presented by Eddie Mair and Jennifer Tracey. This is the full interview, of which highlights were broadcast on the Radio 4 pm program a few days ago. The 80 listener was […]
Catherine Stephens and Mary Honeyball argue Mary’s proposals.
Monday, February 17th, 2014Catherine Stephens sexworker from the IUSW and Mary Honeyball MEP argue the Nordic Model on the 14th February 2014 LBC with Duncan Barkes. Mary proposes that the EU should recommend criminalising the purchase of sex throughout Europe. There is a vote in parliament towards the end of February. The audio of this discussion is here. Audio.mp3
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