Experience of the "Nordic model" to sex work in Ireland and Northern Ireland

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A discussion on the effects of the law on sex workers in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

Fiona Crowley and Colm O'Gorman (Amnesty International Ireland) and Dr Caoimhe Ní Dhónaill (Queen's University Belfast) presented the findings of their research into the negative effects of these laws, which was also joined by Linda Kavanagh (Sex Workers Alliance Ireland).

The discussion was chaired by Cllr Karen Power (Green Party/Comhaontas Glas).

Supporting material:

The report by Amnesty International Ireland into the effects of these laws in Ireland: https://www.amnesty.ie/sex-work-irela...

The report commissioned by the Department of Justice (and performed by Queens University Belfast) into the effects of these laws in Northern Ireland: https://www.justice-ni.gov.uk/news/re...