Worst news ever

[Catriona]

I feel like this conversation has derailed a lot. Under Shatter this law would not have been introduced and now it is, because of an ideology rather than – and with no concern for – the sex workers' safety.

[Johnny Simpleton]

IF we are caught a few times visiting escorts and convicted does that mean we will be tagged, seems very harsh that if true, could someone explain that please as don't understand that bit

[willie wacker]

It's simple.......we don't pay for sex but your time and companionship.....if sex happens well hurrah..right?

Yep That,s the way I look at it too, that,s what we,re all doing here. Unless they,re in the bed room watching the money being passed over for sex then they have no case
Not unless the client and escort state in court that the money was for sex , I don,t think they have any case.
The people who , I think that are gonna suffer most are the street workers, I can,t see punters chancing any of them now in case they,re uncover.

[Mickey O leary]

I feel like this conversation has derailed a lot. Under Shatter this law would not have been introduced and now it is, because of an ideology rather than – and with no concern for – the sex workers' safety.

They couldn't care less about you or any other sex workers, FG have their own agenda, Shatter caused too much controversy for this scumbag party and had to go. Its all for show, to be seen doing the right thing, even though it is not.

[samlad]

Surely a site like this will be scrutinised and possibly shut down regardless of "paying for time" etc

Why? It won't be illegal to sell sex.

[Mickey O leary]

Just illegal to buy it that's all.

[willie wacker]

Surely a site like this will be scrutinised and possibly shut down regardless of "paying for time" etc

They can,t , it,s outside they,re jurisdiction and don,t think the guards would bother

[n73]

I'm sorry, I'm a tad confused, could someone please explain, in simple terms, how a ladies safety will be compromised under this law ? I honestly believe it would strengthen safety, surely if something happens during an appointment, the girl, as she is breaking no law, can report it to the authorities with no fear of repercussions and the penalty for the punter would be greater as he is now breaking more laws ?
Maybe I'm just being naive, Caitriona, could you explain perhaps ?

[Mickey O leary]

So its allowed to be advertised but anyone who buys can be prosecuted...... I suppose the law is as messed up as the government is then.

Yes, the Escorts will not be prosecuted just the clients, Escorts can still advertise, the ball's in your court then.

[wellhungchap]

sounds romantic.. or owt