Dr. Lowman’s response to Lee Lakeman of vancouver rape relief

here is John Lowman's response to Lee Lakeman's attack on his testimony at the Missing Women's Commission of Inquiry. Lowman's article includes some interesting history on these issues in Canada, including on the perspective of the 1970 Royal Commission on the Status of Women. Missing Women, Feminism and Prostitution Outsiders to the Sister Outsiders: A … Continue reading Dr. Lowman’s response to Lee Lakeman of vancouver rape relief

Sex workers celebrate court ruling – Federal statutes violate Charter rights, says Ont. judge

  By Laura Baziuk, The Province; with files from Postmedia NewsSeptember 29, 2010      Vancouver's sex workers celebrated a historic day Tuesday after an Ontario court judge struck down three federal prostitution laws. "I didn't think this was possible within my lifetime," said Kerry Porth, executive director of the PACE Society, which promotes safe … Continue reading Sex workers celebrate court ruling – Federal statutes violate Charter rights, says Ont. judge

Ontario Superior Court judge strikes down prostitution law

Ontario Superior Court judge strikes down prostitution law Kirk Makin Globe and Mail Update Published Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010 1:12PM EDT Last updated Tuesday, Sep. 28, 2010 1:56PM EDT 156 comments Email Print/License Decrease text size Increase text size // Ontario’s prostitution law fell Tuesday after a judge ruled that it endangers the very women … Continue reading Ontario Superior Court judge strikes down prostitution law