Irish Times Article today Monday 30th August

[Sensual Delights]

But independent prostitution is legal here, have a look at this article:

100 Countries and Their Prostitution Policies - Prostitution - ProCon.org

There are not legal here most things that are related the prostitution act itself: advertising in Ireland, soliciting, getting accommodation for such purpose etc ...

It is a bit of a clever legal loop but technically, if an escort doesn't advertise anywhere in Ireland (E-I is not in Ireland), owns her place of work, work by herself and for herself, doesn't speak about money on the phone etc... she has nothing to fear from authorities.

The weakest point for escorts here is the accommodation part, if you have to rent or use hotels.

[Sensual Delights]

It is completely legal to work as a independent escort, fiatpunter. The grey area here is that the name that is being slandered is a fictional one, therefore it would not stand in a court.

You were much faster then me, Miss Chambers.
I was preparing my breakfast and it took me longer, didn't see you already replied.

[Lucy Chambers]

Thanks SD, you are precise as usual. Slightly off topic, but a friend and I were discussing Jersey, where it is illegal to be an escort. She was asking if we could charge more because of this- bless her. I pointed out that nine out of ten cats already think its illegal everywhere. I am seriously considering having it tattooed on my backside.

[Sensual Delights]

Thanks SD, you are precise as usual. Slightly off topic, but a friend and I were discussing Jersey, where it is illegal to be an escort. She was asking if we could charge more because of this- bless her. I pointed out that nine out of ten cats already think its illegal everywhere. I am seriously considering having it tattooed on my backside.

Excellent idea about the tattoo while working ! Doing the doggie position in this case will bring not only pleasure to the client, it will also bring legal knowledge

Going in holidays might be an issue though if you don't like hundreds of men starring at you while sun bathing.

I would firmly suggest a temporary henna tattoo in this case

[fiatpunter]

It is completely legal to work as a independent escort, fiatpunter. The grey area here is that the name that is being slandered is a fictional one, therefore it would not stand in a court.

That is arguable that it is not fictional at all. I know someone who succesfully sued a paper where the article didn't name him but clearly identified him. Rebeka isn't fictional, no more than Bono is though neither is their real name.

I know that being an escort is legal, but I think a defence barrister would have a field day asking if she really was simply meeting men for a paid chat and then deciding to have sex with them.

[Lucy Chambers]

That is arguable that it is not fictional at all. I know someone who succesfully sued a paper where the article didn't name him but clearly identified him. Rebeka isn't fictional, no more than Bono is though neither is their real name.

I know that being an escort is legal, but I think a defence barrister would have a field day asking if she really was simply meeting men for a paid chat and then deciding to have sex with them.

Probably the case, but as that wouldn't be the issue I doubt it is defensible. Rebeka isn't fictional no, but then surely Fiatpunter isn't, either?

[fiatpunter]

Fiatpunter isn't fictional, it's just a good disguise.

[nicegirlsarenice]

It doesn't matter if the names aren't the real names. Bono is a good example. Someone can't just write an article about Bono, pull out things he's said and quote them, and write a load of crap about them.

Even if something was completely fictional, like the characters of 24, that doesn't mean they can say what they like about them.

[Lucy Chambers]

Yes, but Bono would have a protected image patent. Also, his image would be recognised. Last I looked there is no registered patent on this forum or its contents.

[nicegirlsarenice]

Yes, but Bono would have a protected image patent. Also, his image would be recognised. Last I looked there is no registered patent on this forum or its contents.

Well if there is such a thing as a "protected image patent", google hasn't heard of it.

Information No results found for "protected image patent".
Results for protected image patent (without quotes):

You can't put a person's image in a lot of media without their knowledge anyway, for example they would be really pushing it even more to put real escort images in the paper. This is why people need to sign release forms for things like Naked Camera and why people's faces are often blurred. Only if a person is considered "public" is it possible to do such a thing.

You absolutely can't slander someone. It doesn't matter if you use their "handle" or what they use. If my official name is Patrick Fitzpatrick but I'm known by everyone as "Paddy", does that mean they can just go around smearing me and picking out things I've said and it's alright? Of course not...