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Ever since the decision by Amnesty International to push for the decriminalisation of sex work, the whole debate on the future of the industry has really hit the mainstream. Where once the conversation was purely the realm of those with a natural interest in the future of sex work, today it seems that everyone has an opinion. This of course is a good thing and should be something everyone should be thinking about as it affects us as a society.

A group of OAP’s with an average age of 85 shocked the normally quaint Ashington Festival in Horsham, West Sussex, by decking their minibus in a ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ style.

In the wake of the Amnesty International decision to push for full decriminalisation of the sex industry, Foreign Minister Margot Wallstrom has invited the organisation to study its prostitution laws.

Well, Elton John is making headlines again. This time it is in relation to him attacking the Venice Mayor over his decision to remove 49 books which taught children about gay couples and gender issues.

Anyone who has been keeping up with the news over the last week will realise that A) England have just won the Ashes (get in!) and B) Amnesty International have decided to push for the decriminalisation of sex work (get in!) This is a great move as it will mean the day that sex workers are safer whilst participating in their line of work will get closer.

A former Utah teacher has been jailed for between 2 and 30 years after she pleaded guilty to charges of having sex with three 16/17 year old students.

A report from the Institute for Economic Affairs has stated that prostitutions should be fully decriminalised as attempts to control the sex trade have proven ineffective and a waste of money.

A Texas police officer has been fired after it was alleged he picked up prostitutes, engaged in sexual conduct with them, and also sent dirty pictures of himself to the sex workers.

A couple on an Essex train are in a lot of trouble amid claims that they engaged in ‘sexual activity’ in front of children.

Controversial ‘celebrity’ Josie Cunningham claims she is once again becoming a sex worker after welfare cuts imposed by Chancellor George Osborne.