A laptop user holding a bank card whilst browsing a porn site
MSPs called on the Scottish government today to ban online pimping after an inquiry found that commercial websites are facilitating sex trafficking and sexual exploitation.
A cross-party group launched the inquiry into sexual exploitation advertising websites in response to mounting reports that online prostitution adverts are fuelling such exploitation and organised crime.
After finding 570 prostitution adverts on just one website in a single day, the group concluded that Scotland’s laws against sexual exploitation have failed to keep pace with technological change.
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ANNA FISHER explores what would it mean for women’s equality and public safety if Britain embraces full commercialisation of the sex trade
Susan Galloway talks to ASH REGAN MSP about her “Unbuyable” Bill, seeking to tackle the commercial sexual exploitation of women in Scotland