Jun 16, 2016
Vancouver residents and women's groups demand mayor enforces the law criminalizing johns
Meghan Murphy
On June 14, almost 100 people gathered at City Hall to protest Gregor Robertson's lack of action on prostitution in Vancouver.
The Nordic Model
May 13, 2016
New York Times' 'sex work' story plays far too loose with facts and human lives
Meghan Murphy
"The things she's said about decriminalization in New Zealand are absolute falsehood."
Apr 7, 2016
In a 64 to 12 vote, France adopts the Nordic model
Meghan Murphy
On April 6, 2016, the French National Assembly recognized prostitution as a form of violence against women, voting to criminalize the purchase of sex in France.
Mar 7, 2016
Jeremy Corbyn's support for decriminalizing sex work surprises advocates
Meghan Murphy
Leader of the Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, either doesn't understand the system of prostitution, or he doesn't care to.
Jul 24, 2015
Over 400 women's groups & advocates sign letter protesting Amnesty International's position on prostitution
Meghan Murphy
Amnesty International has drafted a policy proposal that supports the full decriminalization of the sex industry and many are unhappy.
Dec 10, 2014
Northern Ireland will be the first part of the UK to criminalize buying sex
Meghan Murphy
On Wednesday, December 10th, Lord Morrow’s Human Trafficking and Exploitation Bill was voted through at the Final Stage.
Dec 4, 2014
Hi the media. Do your job. Love, feminism.
Meghan Murphy
More badly reported stories on prostitution and Canada's new prostitution legislation, set to come into effect on December 6, the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women.
Nov 25, 2014
Cabinet to proceed with legislation criminalizing johns in Republic of Ireland
Meghan Murphy
The Republic of Ireland joins a growing number of countries opting to criminalize the purchase of sex.
Nov 6, 2014
Bill C-36 passes senate, receives Royal Assent, will become law in 30 days
Meghan Murphy
The government's bill, The Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act, will criminalize pimps and johns and decriminalize people who sell sex.
Oct 21, 2014
Northern Ireland bans buying sex
Meghan Murphy
Late last night, members of the Stormont assembly voted in favour of a bill that would outlaw the purchase of sex in Northern Ireland.
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