Lap-Dancing and the Sex Industry

I've not been very good at blogging as of late but here's an interesting story in the Guardian yesterday. Libby Brookes writes about (recently discussed) regulatory regime for lap dancing clubs and argues it's sex work and that it offers a route into the illegal sex industry. I don't agree with all that she says but she does raise some interesting issues.

Sexual Encounter Licenses

The BBC today reports on an interesting exchange between lap dancer owner Peter Stringfellow and the Commons Culture Committee regarding new proposals and 'sexual encounter' licenses. The proposals seem typically muddled.