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Cafe—Menu Cappuccino £2.00 Latte £1.80 Expresso £1.60 Topless Lap dance £10 Tea £1.60 Nude Lap dance £20 why is lap dancing licensed in the same way as a cappuccino?

STRIPPING THE ILLUSION Dear

Lap dancing clubs are currently in the same licensing category as coffee shops and karaoke nights. This is inadequate given that: 1. Research shows that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry.

Many venues are run in such a way that encourages customers to expect, demand and frequently receive sexual services.

2. Women working and living near lap dance clubs are vulnerable to increased sexual harassment.

3. The expansion of lap dancing clubs has reinforced their subsequent normalisation into mainstream culture. This has wider gender equality repercussions.

The Licensing Act 2003 has made it easier for lap dancing clubs to obtain licenses and harder for local authorities to regulate such venues. The human rights group Object is working with a coalition of MPs and Peers to call for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments. T his would give local councils the same powers as apply to sex shops, ensure better regulation and allow local people a far greater saying in licensing policy.

Please sign EDM NO and support Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods’ 10 Minute Rule Bill calling for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments.

House of Commons Westminster London SW1A 0AA

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STRIPPING THE ILLUSION Dear

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops and karaoke.

This has facilitated expansion of lap dancing clubs across the UK (an estimated 60% increase in 10 years) and the normalisation of lap dancing in mainstream culture. Pole dancing classes are offered by leisure centres to children as young as 12; pole dancing kits are sold as ‘toys and games’ by major retailers; and Playboy merchandise now includes school stationary.

Current legislation is inadequate given that: 1. Research confirms that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry.

Many venues are run in such a way that encourages customers to expect, demand and frequently receive sexual services.

2. Women working and living near lap dance clubs are vulnerable to increased sexual harassment.

3. The normalisation of lap dancing clubs into mainstream culture has wider gender equality repercussions.

The Licensing Act 2003 has made it easier for lap dancing clubs to obtain licenses and harder for local authorities to regulate such venues. The human rights group Object is working with a coalition of MPs and Peers to call for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments. T his would give local councils the same powers as apply to sex shops, ensure better regulation and allow local people a far greater saying in licensing policy.

Please sign EDM NO and support Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods’ 10 Minute Rule Bill calling for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments.

House of Commons Westminster London SW1A 0AA

Name Address

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops: Change licensing laws

SPECIALS Sexual harassment occurs both in and out of lap dancing clubs Many women avoid walking past lap dancing clubs at night This creates ‘no-go’ areas for women in many cities Lap dancing clubs. Just harmless fun?

STRIPPING THE ILLUSION Dear

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops and karaoke.

This has effectively left the industry to self-regulate and is inadequate given that:

1. Research shows that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry.

Many venues are run in such a way that implicitly encourages customers to expect, demand and frequently receive sexual services.

2. Common working practices include charging women to work in clubs, fees for being late or not adhering to dress codes and a high performer to customer ratio.

These practices lead to intense competition amongst performers and create a climate in which some performers are pressured into selling sexual services.

3. Women working and living near lap dance clubs are vulnerable to increased sexual harassment.

4. The expansion of lap dancing clubs has reinforced their subsequent normalisation into mainstream culture. This has wider gender equality repercussions.

The Licensing Act 2003 has made it easier for lap dancing clubs to obtain licenses and harder for local authorities to regulate such venues. The human rights group Object is working with a coalition of MPs and Peers to call for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments. T his would give local councils the same powers as apply to sex shops, ensure better regulation and allow local people a far greater saying in licensing policy.

Please sign EDM NO and support Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods’ 10 Minute Rule Bill calling for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments.

House of Commons Westminster London SW1A 0AA

Name Address

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops: Change licensing laws

Lap dancing

Coming to a playground near you ?

STRIPPING THE ILLUSION Dear

Lap dancing clubs are currently licensed in the same way as coffee shops and karaoke nights.

This has facilitated expansion of such venues across the UK and is inadequate given that lap dancing clubs have a very different social impact from coffee shops and karaoke. Research found that the incidence of sexual assault and harassment rose by 50% following a series of lap dancing club openings in Camden (Lilith Project, 2003). A perceived risk of sexual harassment leads to ‘no-go’ areas for women when travelling at night (Transport for London, 2004). It is also inadequate given that: 1. Research shows that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry.

Many venues are run in such a way that encourages customers to expect, demand and frequently receive sexual services.

2. The expansion of lap dance clubs has reinforced their subsequent normalisation into mainstream culture. This has wider gender equality repercussions.

The Licensing Act 2003 has made it easier for lap dancing clubs to obtain licenses and harder for local authorities to regulate such venues. The human rights group Object is working with a coalition of MPs and Peers to call for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments. T his would give local councils the same powers as apply to sex shops, ensure better regulation and allow local people a far greater saying in licensing policy.

Please sign EDM NO and support Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods’ 10 Minute Rule Bill calling for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments.

House of Commons Westminster London SW1A 0AA

Name Address

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops: Change licensing laws

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops and karaoke object to inadequate licensing object to normalisation of lap dancing support change to licencing legislation

STRIPPING THE ILLUSION Dear

Lap dancing clubs are currently licensed in the same way as coffee shops and karaoke nights.

This has facilitated expansion of such venues across the UK and is inadequate given that lap dancing clubs have a very different social impact from coffee shops and karaoke. Research found that the incidence of sexual assault and harassment rose by 50% following a series of lap dancing club openings in Camden (Lilith Project, 2003). A perceived risk of sexual harassment leads to ‘no-go’ areas for women when travelling at night (Transport for London, 2004). It is also inadequate given that: 1. Research shows that lap dancing clubs are part of the commercial sex industry.

Many venues are run in such a way that encourages customers to expect, demand and frequently receive sexual services.

2. The expansion of lap dance clubs has reinforced their subsequent normalisation into mainstream culture. This has wider gender equality repercussions.

The Licensing Act 2003 has made it easier for lap dancing clubs to obtain licenses and harder for local authorities to regulate such venues. The human rights group Object is working with a coalition of MPs and Peers to call for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments. T his would give local councils the same powers as apply to sex shops, ensure better regulation and allow local people a far greater saying in licensing policy.

Please sign EDM NO and support Dr Roberta Blackman-Woods’ 10 Minute Rule Bill calling for lap dancing clubs to be licensed as Sex Encounter Establishments.

House of Commons Westminster London SW1A 0AA

Name Address

Lap dancing clubs are licensed in the same way as coffee shops: Change licensing laws