Politicians call for UK to criminalise paying for sex, which helps fund traffickingSexual exploitation of women in 'pop-up brothels' is widespread, report saysVulnerable women are being sexually exploited on an industrial scale in “pop-up brothels” run by trafficking gangs, according to a report. The UK is currently a low-risk destination for organised crime groups seeking to sexually exploit vulnerable women.”The report, Behind Closed Doors: Organised Sexual Exploitation in England and Wales, found sexual exploitation of women by organised crime was “widespread”. It said there were at least 212 active police operations in the UK into modern slavery cases featuring sexual exploitation, “overwhelmingly” involving foreign nationals working in brothels. The report also suggested a national register of landlords and new guidance for the short-term letting sector to help prevent sexual exploitation. It noted: “A handful of explicit prostitution procurement websites enable this trade, making sizeable profits, directly benefiting from the exploitation of others.

Source: The Guardian May 21, 2018 10:52 UTC