prostitution

The truth of trafficking

Niluccio — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 11:53:24 +0100

The European Convention on Action against Human Trafficking comes into force in the UK this week - the result of a vigorous campaign fought by organisations as diverse as Amnesty and the Poppy Project - for trafficked people to be seen as victims of crime rather than as criminals who have broken immigration laws.

Source: The truth of trafficking

Prostitute users face clampdown

fionamc — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:39:00 +0000

Paying for sex with prostitutes who are controlled by pimps is set to become a criminal offence in England and Wales, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith said.

Source: Prostitute users face clampdown

Amnesty International Cattle Market clip

Aggy — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 14:48:48 +0100

Women are treated like meat as they are bought and sold in the sex industry.

Source: Amnesty International Cattle Market clip

POPPY Project

OldGreg — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 17:13:01 +0100

The POPPY Project was set up in 2003. It is funded by the Office for Criminal Justice Reform (reporting to the Ministry of Justice) to provide accommodation and support to women who have been trafficked into prostitution. It has 35 bed spaces in houses throughout London

Source: POPPY Project