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France passes divisive law criminalising customers rather than sex workers
Prostitute clients in France to face 1500 euro fine if caught Law aimed as protecting exploited women Critics say it will push sex workers furtherProstitute clients in France to face 1500 euro fine if caught Law aimed as protecting exploited women Critics say it will push sex workers further
Fined for buying sex: French parliament votes to punish prostitutes' clients
Following a final vote in parliament on Wednesday, France has become the latest European country to punish prostitutes’ clients who will face a 1,500Following a final vote in parliament on Wednesday, France has become the latest European country to punish prostitutes’ clients who will face a 1,500
The new price of paying for sex in France - hefty fines and classes
France’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, has passed a bill that outlaws payment for sex and penalises prostitutes’ clients. TheFrance’s lower house of parliament, the National Assembly, has passed a bill that outlaws payment for sex and penalises prostitutes’ clients. The
Spirits Homecoming: an homage to South Korea's sex slaves
Spirits Homecoming is a South Korean film about comfort women and is based on the horrors experienced by so-called sex slaves in Japanese militarySpirits Homecoming is a South Korean film about comfort women and is based on the horrors experienced by so-called sex slaves in Japanese military
Mumbai dance group fights for transgender rights
A Mumbai dance group led by transgender artists is using its performance to campaign for the rights of transgender people. The group called theA Mumbai dance group led by transgender artists is using its performance to campaign for the rights of transgender people. The group called the
Sex in the city at Paris' Musée d'Orsay
One of the world’s most respected museums has become the first to stage an exhibition on prostitution. ‘Splendour and Misery. Pictures ofOne of the world’s most respected museums has become the first to stage an exhibition on prostitution. ‘Splendour and Misery. Pictures of
Human rights groups divided over Amnesty International prostitution position
Human rights activists have slammed the decision of Amnesty International to support the decriminalisation of prostitution. Many campaignersHuman rights activists have slammed the decision of Amnesty International to support the decriminalisation of prostitution. Many campaigners
South Korean 'comfort women' demand Japan apology
Demonstrators in Seoul are demanding an apology from Japan for forcing Korean women to work in military brothels during World War Two. Their ralliesDemonstrators in Seoul are demanding an apology from Japan for forcing Korean women to work in military brothels during World War Two. Their rallies
Sewel: UK Peer resigns from House of Lords over drugs allegations
The fall-out continues from the latest high-level sex scandal in the UK. Lord Sewel has resigned from the House of Lords after being filmed allegedlyThe fall-out continues from the latest high-level sex scandal in the UK. Lord Sewel has resigned from the House of Lords after being filmed allegedly
Sex, drugs and 'shocking' behaviour: Lord Sewel steps down amid allegations of lewd conduct
Britain’s House of Lords is facing scandal following the resignation of Deputy Speaker Lord Sewel. A video has emerged allegedly showing him snortingBritain’s House of Lords is facing scandal following the resignation of Deputy Speaker Lord Sewel. A video has emerged allegedly showing him snorting
Independent movies about a call girl and genetically modified foods premiered at the Los Angeles Film Festival
Two American independent movies by two young film makers had their world premieres at the Los Angeles Film Festival. “The Escort” says what it doesTwo American independent movies by two young film makers had their world premieres at the Los Angeles Film Festival. “The Escort” says what it does
France: former IMF chief Strauss-Kahn cleared of pimping charges
Former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been cleared of pimping charges in France. The trial hinged on sex parties that took place in the midstFormer IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn has been cleared of pimping charges in France. The trial hinged on sex parties that took place in the midst
Go after the money say Europe's top crime fighters
At least 110 billion euros a year and growing – organised crime costs Europe the equivalent of the first Greek bailout every year. With evidence ofAt least 110 billion euros a year and growing – organised crime costs Europe the equivalent of the first Greek bailout every year. With evidence of
Organised crime: full debate
To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about organised crime in Europe, please click on the link above.To watch the full ‘On The Frontline’ debate about organised crime in Europe, please click on the link above.
Strauss-Kahn pimping case collapsed 'on its own' says lawyer
Lawyers in the aggravated pimping trial of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn have made their closing arguments. The case against DSK, as he’sLawyers in the aggravated pimping trial of former IMF chief Dominique Strauss-Kahn have made their closing arguments. The case against DSK, as he’s
DSK tells court sex drive "probably higher than average"
The disgraced former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has given testimony for the second time during his trial in France for aggravated pimpingThe disgraced former IMF chief, Dominique Strauss-Kahn, has given testimony for the second time during his trial in France for aggravated pimping
Strauss Kahn, from playground to judgement
He could have been a contender for President of France. Instead, Dominique Strauss Kahn became a familiar face in court, in the notorious ‘CarltonHe could have been a contender for President of France. Instead, Dominique Strauss Kahn became a familiar face in court, in the notorious ‘Carlton
"Pimping" trial of former IMF head Strauss-Kahn begins in France
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, known in the media as DSK, is charged with "pimping with aggravating circumstancesDominique Strauss-Kahn, known in the media as DSK, is charged with "pimping with aggravating circumstances
DSK due back in court: from IMF chief to 'aggravated pimping' suspect
DSK back in the dock Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn goes on trial in his native France on Monday on charges of ‘aggravated pimping’ thatDSK back in the dock Former IMF head Dominique Strauss-Kahn goes on trial in his native France on Monday on charges of ‘aggravated pimping’ that
Mexico politician filmed dancing with escorts
Mexico’s National Action Party has replaced its congressional leader, Luis Alberto Villarreal after he was seen in a video dancing with escort girlsMexico’s National Action Party has replaced its congressional leader, Luis Alberto Villarreal after he was seen in a video dancing with escort girls
Fears of child prostitution surge at World Cup
It is a far cry from the gleaming new stadiums of Brazil’s World Cup but the stony ground where Tiago plays his football represents a kind ofIt is a far cry from the gleaming new stadiums of Brazil’s World Cup but the stony ground where Tiago plays his football represents a kind of
Europe's first prostitution museum opens in Amsterdam's red light district
Europe’s first prostitution museum has opened in the heart of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District to give people a glimpse of life behind theEurope’s first prostitution museum has opened in the heart of Amsterdam’s famous Red Light District to give people a glimpse of life behind the
Ribery and Benzema discharged in sex trial
France soccer internationals Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been discharged of solicitation of an underage prostitute, the Paris CorrectionalFrance soccer internationals Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema have been discharged of solicitation of an underage prostitute, the Paris Correctional
Vigilantes attack scantily-clad women in Peru nightclub raid
Vigilantes fighting perceived prostitution stormed a nightclub in Peru and attacked those who fled. Video footage of the raid shows dozens ofVigilantes fighting perceived prostitution stormed a nightclub in Peru and attacked those who fled. Video footage of the raid shows dozens of
Canada Supreme Court strikes down anti-prostitution laws
Canada’s Supreme Court has ruled to overturn the country’s anti-prostitution laws. It is a victory for the group of former and current sex tradeCanada’s Supreme Court has ruled to overturn the country’s anti-prostitution laws. It is a victory for the group of former and current sex trade
Canada lifts all restrictions on prostitution
Prostitution will soon be completely legal in Canada. Until now, street walking, running a brothel and living off the proceeds of prostitution wereProstitution will soon be completely legal in Canada. Until now, street walking, running a brothel and living off the proceeds of prostitution were
Protests as French prostitution bill gets tough on sex trade
French lawmakers have set out tough new measures on prostitution, passing a draft bill in the country’s lower house of parliament, with 238French lawmakers have set out tough new measures on prostitution, passing a draft bill in the country’s lower house of parliament, with 238
French MPs move a step closer to criminalising prostitutes' clients
The French lower house has voted to pass a reform of the prostitution law. Politicians voted 268 in favour and 138 against the reform, which wouldThe French lower house has voted to pass a reform of the prostitution law. Politicians voted 268 in favour and 138 against the reform, which would
Regulate or root out prostitution - the oldest profession in the world?
It is often called the oldest profession in the world – prostitution. Should it be banned or regulated like other businesses? In Europe there are aIt is often called the oldest profession in the world – prostitution. Should it be banned or regulated like other businesses? In Europe there are a
Italy: court reveals reasons behind Berlusconi's conviction in 'Ruby' case
A court in Milan has released a document proving that former Italy prime minister Silvio Berlusconi paid for sex with dancer Karima El Mahroug, knownA court in Milan has released a document proving that former Italy prime minister Silvio Berlusconi paid for sex with dancer Karima El Mahroug, known