Hong Kong’s Sex Workers Say Prostitution Houses Don’t Protect Them

According to The Daily Beast. Hong Kong’s prostitution laws dictate that sex can only be sold by “one woman in one room”. Lawmakers say this cuts pimps and brothels out of the equation, effectively giving sex workers more control. However, sex workers say they put them in danger

Zi Teng, a Hong Kong sex workers rights group, say that these laws “put sex workers in unstable positions where the law cannot be of service”, so they are unable to seek help from police. They also say that sex workers should be allowed to work together in order to reduce risks of abuse from customers. They suggest that at the very least, they should be able to hire security guards. Since this would violate the “one woman, one room” law, this would be a criminal offense.

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Sex Worker’s Rights in Thailand

Thai Law Forum visited the Bangkok sex workers museum to learn about how sex worker’s rights in Thailand are fighting for their rights.

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Mockery of Chinese National Anthem to Become Illegal in Hong Kong

According to Shanghaiist, Hong Kong is set to follow China’s lead in making disrespecting the Chinese national anthem a criminal offense.

In mainland China, mocking or disrespecting the songs in any way, including changing the lyrics or playing it at private events, carries a punishment of 15 days imprisonment.

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Disrespect of the national anthem has become rife at football stadiums in Hong Kong, where fans have been turning their backs, booing, and raising signs saying ‘Hong Kong is not China’ while it’s played. If the law is implemented, these football fans could face criminal charges.

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