Rethinking and Intersectionally Deconstructing Contemporary Sex Workers Rights in England and Wales

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  • Molly Ackhurst Human Rights Law MA Candidate 2015, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/kslr.233

Abstract

Sex work and the laws that surround the selling of sexual acts have been always been plagued by debate, and these discussions are becoming increasingly more volatile. This paper attempts to breach the widening chasm between the two sides and explore the various tensions that exist. Through an exploration of intersectional methods, the theory surrounding legal deconstruction, and newer legal models in England and Wales such as the Merseyside model, this paper illustrates that dismantling the law is not enough. It is instead vital to continually investigate creative ways to use law to protect and support all sex workers, and especially those who reside in the periphery. 

Author Biography

Molly Ackhurst, Human Rights Law MA Candidate 2015, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS)

Ms Ackhurst received her MA in 2015 from SOAS, specialising in feminist legal theory, intersecting notions of justice and sexual violence. She has over three years of experience providing outreach support to women involved in the sex industry and currently provides frontline emotional support to female survivors of sexual violence at Rape Crisis Surrey and Sussex. 


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Published

2016-04-06

How to Cite

Ackhurst, M. (2016). Rethinking and Intersectionally Deconstructing Contemporary Sex Workers Rights in England and Wales. Kent Law Review, 2. https://doi.org/10.22024/UniKent/03/kslr.233

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