Decriminalising prostitution would increase the extent of the sex trade and endanger women further, a columnist has warned. Writing for The Guardian, Sonia Sodha blasted arguments claiming that decriminalising sex work would make women safer. The columnist cited interviews from women in countries with legal brothels, revealing that exploitation was rife and that legalisation empowered brothel owners. UniversitiesLast month, Durham University was accused of promoting prostitution and pornography to its students. Durham followed the universities of Newcastle, Manchester, and Leicester in offering resources to students involved in sex work.

Source: The Guardian December 10, 2021 12:13 UTC