We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to to re-categorise lap dancing clubs as Sex Encounter Establishments.Further information:
Under current legislation lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as cafes or karaoke and require only a Premises Licence. The Licensing Act 2003 restricted the power of both local authorities and residents to have a say in the licensing of lap dancing clubs. This is wholly inadequate.Sign the Petition
Research confirms that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry. The buying and selling of sexual services occurs in some clubs and women performers face poor working conditions and high levels of harassment. Lap dancing clubs have a negative impact on the safety and well being of women living and working near them. They normalise the sexual objectification of women. It is clear that lap dancing clubs have a deeper social impact than cafes or karaoke. Licensing must recognise this.
We call on the Government to rethink licensing and re-categorise lap dancing clubs as Sex Encounter Establishments. This would give local authorities the same licensing powers as apply to sex shops, ensure better regulation and give local people a far greater say in licensing.
(You have to be a British citizen or resident to sign.)
1 comment:
You can bet Gordon Brown will let this one go. No doubt as some ill-conceived cunning Plan B to get him more liked by the people. The labour party have no sense or understanding of morality. They live and operate in a moral vacuum so why expect them to ban lap-dancing sex clubs. If they do anything at all, it will be to ensure that the Treasury gets a cut of the ill-gotten gains!
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