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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Hong Kong Approves Spousal Visa for Same-Sex Couple

According to Jurist, a British lesbian has won an appeal to obtain a spousal visa after previously being denied.

The woman, whose name has been withheld, entered into a civil partnership with her spouse in the UK in 2010, but wishes to reside with her in Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong Immigration Department originally refused to issue her with a visa, citing that Article 37 of the Basic Law defines a ‘spouse’ as applying to someone in a heterosexual marriage. She took her case to the Hong Kong High Court of Appeal, where officials stated that there was no justification for “discrimination on account of sexual orientation”.

US citizens seeking to bring their same-sex partners over from Thailand can do so by obtaining a K3 marriage visa in Bangkok

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Indonesia Could Outlaw Sex Outside Marriage and Gay Sex

Foreigners planning to travel to Indonesia have been warned that the country’s potential criminalization of sex outside marriage could land them in trouble, News.com.au reports.

This new law could mean that both locals and tourists who are caught having sex outside of marriage could face arrest.

The petition, which was filed by a group called Family Love Alliance, would also make gay sex illegal, as same-sex marriage is not permitted by Indonesian law. Andreas Harsono, a Human Rights Watch researcher, suspects that if the law is amended, it will increase the already rampant discrimination against homosexuals. He called the petition “ill-informed and bigoted”.

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Pattaya Bans Beach Alcohol Sales

The sale of alcohol is now strictly prohibited on Pattaya and Jomtien beaches, the Pattaya Mail reports.

The ban came into force last month, along with further regulations for beach vendors, who are now required to wear aprons. They’re also prohibited from subleasing their plots to other vendors.

There are several regulations on the sale of alcohol in Thailand under the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act 2008. Alcohol sales can only be made between the hours of 11am-2pm and 5pm-mdnight and are regularly banned on religious holidays and election days.

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Who will win the upcoming U.S Election? Khaosan Road Interview

ThaiLawForum took to the infamous streets of Khaosan in Bangkok to find out what people's opinions are with regards to the upcoming U.S election. Watch the video to find out who people think will take the cake this year.

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Pedophiles in Indonesia Will Now Receive Chemical Castration

Indonesia's child sex offenders in Indonesia will now be chemically castrated in accordance to a new decree signed by president Joko Widodo.

The new punishment comes in response to a brutal gang rape and murder in April of a 14 year old girl in Sumatra.

Seven teenage boys were sentenced to 10 years in jail for the crime. Public outcry and calls for chemical castration have now been granted.

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This is an amendment to the country’s 2002 law on child protection.

Joko told a news conference:

“The inclusion of such an amendment will provide space for the judge to decide severe punishments as a deterrent effect on perpetrators.”

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