As far as I am aware, selling sex is not illegal but soliciting for it is. Many years since I studied law though so things may have changed, especially with the Internet. Brothels are not legal. I don't want to click on the link but there are widespread breaches of the law and very poor enforcement.
For those who don't want to click: The site states that it is "adult in nature". On the first page after clicking through the over disclaimer, you see pictures of women in pornographic poses and outfits, some naked. Lots of reference to "massage parlour", a link to Punternet, and then on the other pages references to "services" offered, which are sexual in nature but use the kinds of acronyms found on Punternet.
There is overt reference to kissing, though. Perhaps that's not illegal. I can't see any reference to actual sex acts, only implied e. I'm not sure - I think that it is probably one of those loophole things. I don't think that a brothel could advertise openly in a newspaper, for example.
Although of course "massage parlours" can advertise, strip clubs with the appropriate licence and escort agencies, all of which are used as fronts for brothels. Online is probably more tricky. While that site is immediately obvious about what services they are offering, it might be that the terms used are not recognised in law and hence are allowed to be used. And having pictures of undressed women on their site is not technically an offer of sexual services, although custom dictates that we assume this.
Of course you're right about this assumption, BTW, not saying that you're not - just trying to think from a legal standpoint. If you go on the Specialities link there is a delightful matrix for punters to pick a 'girl' based on what she's prepared to do. Because it seems to me the debate around the legality of prostitution is a bit of hot air while the industry carries on regardless and the police turn a blind eye. Log in to update your newsletter preferences.
