Jessica Mack: There is something wrong with a society in which human beings can disappear and no one seems to care. Kelly Hinton and Kathleen Maltzahn: We cannot address men's violence against women in Australia if we ignore violence in the sex industry. Vote would put state in line with federal regulations meant to protect sexually exploited teenagers from criminal prosecution.
September Observer TV reviews. Mumbai's sex slaves: 'I have had bad dreams about the life these girls lead'. TV review. Campaigners protest against United Nations stance on prostitution. Floating City by Sudhir Venkatesh — review. Dear Mariella. August Zurich opens drive-in 'sex boxes'. Swiss city aims to increase safety of sex workers and contain trade with doorless, alarmed buildings in a former industrial area.
Brooke Magnanti sued by former lover over Belle de Jour blog. Former RAF officer Owen Morris wants damages for defamation and breach of privacy, claiming sex work was fabricated.
July Guardian Comment Network. Tough or tolerant? Scotland turns up heat on prostitution debate. June Sex workers need better protection against violent clients Kelly Hinton and Kathleen Maltzahn. New York to vote on bill increasing penalties for human trafficking. Argentina's prostitutes — mothers first, sex workers second.
Katharine Whitehorn column. May Iceland campaigns to restrict internet porn. Lawyers' treatment of gang grooming victims prompts call for reform.
