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Minister to publish review of sex work legislation

A proposal to decriminalize prostitution in Louisiana was shelved due to concerns about human trafficking, despite support for sex work as consensual labor from Rep. Mandie Landry during a public hearing.
Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan will seek Cabinet approval to publish a review of the Sexual Offences Act 2017.
The Sex Workers Alliance of Ireland criticized the government's review for excluding active sex workers and called for prioritizing their well-being.

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Irish Mirror

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Long awaited review finds sex work laws have not decreased demand in Ireland

The Sex Workers Alliance of Ireland say the review "is not worth the paper it's written on"

6 days ago·Ireland

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Irish Independent

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Sex workers hit out at government’s review of prostitution laws

Sex workers have hit out at the Government’s review of prostitution laws, saying they were not listened to and it shows “no evidence” prostitutes support current sex work laws.

6 days ago·Ireland

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Review of Ireland's sex work legislation conducted in "unethical" way, advocates say

After almost five years of delays, the review of Ireland’s sex worker legislation has been published, including calls for full decriminalisation. However, activists raised concerns over the impact...

6 days ago

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News18 India

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This Muslim-Majority Country Has Legalised Prostitution, Even Issues Licences To Sex Workers

Prostitution is legal in Bangladesh with regulations, involving about 200,000 women. Despite this, forced prostitution is still an issue. Other countries like Austria, Belgium, and Germany also regulate it

7 days ago·India

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The Journal

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Long-awaited review of sex work legislation includes calls for full decriminalisation

The Department noted that the review highlights concern from advocates for decriminalisation of prostitution.

7 days ago·Ireland

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RTÉ

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Minister to publish review of sex work legislation

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan will seek approval from the Cabinet to publish a review of legislation which criminalises payment for sexual activity with a prostitute or a trafficked person.

8 days ago·Ireland

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