Clause 6 of the bill being debated live now- link below

[Lucy Chambers]

was a similar bill rejected in Scotland ? What about England and Wales, what is happening there ?

Theresa May tried to bring it for debate to the Commons and it was defeated. Nothing stopping them trying again.

[TheIncredibleSulk]

Theresa May tried to bring it for debate to the Commons and it was defeated. Nothing stopping them trying again.

The thing is if they see it up and running in NI and the Republic (soon to be) they definitely will try again

[Danish Pia]

Theresa May tried to bring it for debate to the Commons and it was defeated. Nothing stopping them trying again.

No, Harriet Harman and Labour were the ones pushing for it heavily about 5-6 years ago. Theresa May was actually ok back then (when a shadow minister) as I spoke to her several times via email. There are no plans of looking at the prostitution policy in England currently but if Labour came in again, chances are the Swedish model will be pushed heavily again.

[Danish Pia]

It would only take one person with balls to challenge this in an European court, and have a very smart legal team

I doubt it unfortunately. The European Parliament have a lot of RadFems and are pushing for the Swedish Model across Europe. This was the recent vote relating to Mary Honeyballs push for it across Europe.

http://term7.votewatch.eu/en/sexual-...n-vote-fe.html

[Danish Pia]

The trouble with this kind of law is at first they will need to enforce it so a few examples will promote panic I'm thinking. Anyways let's wait and see what happens. It's a sad day but we all knew that this was always going to be passed it was just a matter of time.
Envelopes and large amounts of money aren't an issue it's legal to be an escort now it's the client that's the criminal so high turnover is a definite no no this attracts attention and all the other things that most established girls do already. The proof is the advert on a directory I would highly advise escorts working under this law not to show their faces as in Sweden this is an ideal way to find and watch the person as well as those coming and going x

This ^^

There will be some very published stings to set panic into people. But it will be incredibly difficult to enforce for the police.
Get a new number which is not advertised relating to escorting anywhere and give this to your regular clients. Hide your face, move location frequently.

[ford pefect]

Passing a law and enforcing a law are two different things and to be honest to actually prove you've handed over money for services is going to need a lot of enforcing and man power, at first it will affect or mentality more but as you know we don't think with our brains! We are driven by our dicks, so hopefully we will be able to find a loop hole and exploit it?

I agree .i would say business as usual . Possibly change the payment method to PayPal or something , no cash around then, also no time wasters , pay in advance , just a thought

[Lucy Chambers]

No, Harriet Harman and Labour were the ones pushing for it heavily about 5-6 years ago. Theresa May was actually ok back then (when a shadow minister) as I spoke to her several times via email. There are no plans of looking at the prostitution policy in England currently but if Labour came in again, chances are the Swedish model will be pushed heavily again.

Ah, I'm sorry Pia. Wrong name. They all look the same to me I'm afraid that in 2015 we may well see Labour elected, that is unless UKIP pull it off. In which case there will be more to worry about.

[warmcome]

I agree .i would say business as usual . Possibly change the payment method to PayPal or something , no cash around then, also no time wasters , pay in advance , just a thought

electronic record...

[Catriona]

I agree .i would say business as usual . Possibly change the payment method to PayPal or something , no cash around then, also no time wasters , pay in advance , just a thought

Paypal closes down accounts if they are related to the sex industry.

[PaddyDaddy]

I would assume if this law comes into affect and also happens in the Republic later on down the line then punters on this site will heavily rely on the reviews and references aspect of the site. These aspects may even be improved upon and enhanced in light of any passing legislation, thus making this site even more required in the new world of post legislation punting

Guards setting up fake profiles (if that would happen??) will quickly find that no one will call as they are not reviewed and will not get references.

New laws may make it very difficult for new girls to get set up, however. There may be a work around but it may be the most difficult part of it.

Experienced punters would most likely change their behaviour and stick to the ladies they know and trust and/or anyone they can vouch for by way of reference.