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UK:
Shun Sex Ads, Local Papers Urged |
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Local and regional newspapers
are being urged to turn away advertisements for sexual services which may
encourage human trafficking. The Newspaper Society is updating its
guidelines on those adverts which should be accepted on classified pages. It wants its members to be especially aware
of the link between organised prostitution and human trafficking. The society has already advised its members
on how to spot adverts which might be promoting sexual services. For example it tells them to be wary of ads
for massage parlours, which might be a front for brothels. The society, which represents most local
and regional papers, is suggesting they simply refuse such ads. It also suggests that payment be made by
card or cheque so accounts can be traced, and that papers consult with
police. The updated guidance follows a meeting with
Harriet Harman last year in her role as minister for women, the society is
sending out updated guidance to papers which stresses the link between
organised prostitution and human trafficking . Ms Harman, now Labour chairman and the
leader of the House of Commons, is concerned that a growing number of young
girls are being smuggled into this country and forced into prostitution. |
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