Swedish government steps up battle against prostitution, plans to crackdown on sex buyers
The Associated PressPublished: July 16, 2008
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden: Swedish officials have vowed to step up the fight against prostitution, using a unique law that targets sex buyers instead of prostitutes.
The government announced it will spend 210 million kronor (US$35 million) toward that goal and unveiled a 36-point plan to tackle prostitution and trafficking.
"Sweden is not a good place for (your) business," Justice Minister Beatrice Ask said in a warning to those who buy sex or are involved in trafficking. "(There's) a very big risk of getting caught, and getting caught big time."
She spoke at a press conference Wednesday.
Sweden's unusual prostitution law, which allows the sale of sex but prohibits the buying, faced ridicule when it was introduced nine years ago. However, other countries are now considering emulating the Swedish model, which officials say has reduced the demand for prostitutes and reshaped attitudes toward the sex trade.
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Police estimate that the number of prostitutes in Sweden dropped 40 percent from 2,500 in 1998 to 1,500 in 2003.
The plan boosts policing against sex buyers and expands rehabilitation centers for sex workers and trafficking victims. It also trains hospital workers and social services employees to deal with suspected cases of prostitution and trafficking.
Integration Minister Nyamko Sabuni noted that men are the primary buyers of sex.
"Prostitution and human trafficking for sexual purposes is a serious barrier for social equality and equality between the sexes," she said.
Under Sweden's law, paying for sex is punished by fines or up to six months in prison, plus the humiliation of public expose.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
Association given task to help Sufiah
Wednesday June 18, 2008
Association given task to help Sufiah
THE Government has given the task of helping Maths prodigy Sufiah Yusof, who was reported to have turned to prostitution, to the Malay Community Association of United Kingdom , according to Sinar Harian.
It has since stopped its “Save Sufiah” campaign launched in April after reports of the girl's “occupation” appeared in a London newspaper.
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim said it was difficult for the Government to help Sufiah due to certain restrictions.
“The biggest restriction was that we were unable to access her data,” said Dr Mashitah.
Other restrictions include her foreign citizenship and her own family’s difficulty in contacting her.
Sufiah, whose mother Halimaton Yusof is from Muar, Johor, made headlines when she was accepted to Oxford University at age 13.
Association given task to help Sufiah
THE Government has given the task of helping Maths prodigy Sufiah Yusof, who was reported to have turned to prostitution, to the Malay Community Association of United Kingdom , according to Sinar Harian.
It has since stopped its “Save Sufiah” campaign launched in April after reports of the girl's “occupation” appeared in a London newspaper.
Deputy Minister in Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Dr Mashitah Ibrahim said it was difficult for the Government to help Sufiah due to certain restrictions.
“The biggest restriction was that we were unable to access her data,” said Dr Mashitah.
Other restrictions include her foreign citizenship and her own family’s difficulty in contacting her.
Sufiah, whose mother Halimaton Yusof is from Muar, Johor, made headlines when she was accepted to Oxford University at age 13.
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Rape due to uncontrolled lust, not the dressing
Sunday June 8, 2008
Rape due to uncontrolled lust, not the dressing
I AM writing in response to the letter from Hassan Abdullah ”Don’t pin blame on others for evil deeds” (The Star, June 4).
I agree with his opinion that rape cases do not occur merely because of the way women dress, but it is due to uncontrolled lust.
It’s really disheartening to read some of the comments made by some shallow-minded men on women. These people put the entire blame on women for contributing to rape by revealing too much of their flesh.
Women in some foreign countries dare to dress scantily yet rape cases are far less compare with our country. Men in our country aren’t all sex maniacs, but one with great moral values and who has respect for women would be able to control his lust no matter how scantily a woman dressed.
VASTHALA BASKERAN,
Johor Baru.
Rape due to uncontrolled lust, not the dressing
I AM writing in response to the letter from Hassan Abdullah ”Don’t pin blame on others for evil deeds” (The Star, June 4).
I agree with his opinion that rape cases do not occur merely because of the way women dress, but it is due to uncontrolled lust.
It’s really disheartening to read some of the comments made by some shallow-minded men on women. These people put the entire blame on women for contributing to rape by revealing too much of their flesh.
Women in some foreign countries dare to dress scantily yet rape cases are far less compare with our country. Men in our country aren’t all sex maniacs, but one with great moral values and who has respect for women would be able to control his lust no matter how scantily a woman dressed.
VASTHALA BASKERAN,
Johor Baru.
Sunday, May 25, 2008
No more sins Britney,please
Report: Britney Spears Sex Tape Shopped By Adnan Ghalib
Posted at May 16th, 2008 10:37 am by Free Britney
Filed under: Adnan Ghalib, Britney Spears, Sex Tapes
We missed Adnan Ghalib.
The last time we heard from the former paparazzi boyfriend of Britney Spears, he was seen with Kathy Griffin. No clue WTF that was all about.
Oh, and there was the whole thing with that knife-wielding maniac trying to kill him. No idea what went on there or if it got resolved.
Nor do we know when and how he and Britney broke up, though we’re assuming it happened at some point, as he essentially dropped off the planet.
That is, until this week.
The National Enquirer reports he’s making one last grab at Britney Spears’ assets. No, not that newly-toned and sexy caboose. Her cash, people.
How’s he doing it? With a sex tape, of course!
Rumors say Adnan Ghalib is shopping around a Britney Spears sex tape filmed during their trip January trip to Rosarito, Mexico.
“The video starts with Britney undressing,” said an insider. “She was wearing some cheap clothes she bought down there in Rosarito. The sex wasn’t particularly kinky but Britney wears a pink wig throughout.”
Yes, of course she does.
“At one point in the tape Adnan Ghalib asks Britney to remove the pink bob but she refuses, saying ‘Take what off? There’s nothing left to take off.’”
This “insider” also thinks a Britney Spears sex tape would be the top selling celebrity sex video ever, topping even the Paris Hilton-Rick Salomon romp, 1 Night in Paris.
Not sure about that, but tell us what you think:
Does the Britney Spears sex tape exist?
Would a Britney sex tape out-sell the Paris Hilton sex tape?
Would you pay $$ to watch Adnan hit that pink-wigged mess?
If so, how much?
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Posted at May 16th, 2008 10:37 am by Free Britney
Filed under: Adnan Ghalib, Britney Spears, Sex Tapes
We missed Adnan Ghalib.
The last time we heard from the former paparazzi boyfriend of Britney Spears, he was seen with Kathy Griffin. No clue WTF that was all about.
Oh, and there was the whole thing with that knife-wielding maniac trying to kill him. No idea what went on there or if it got resolved.
Nor do we know when and how he and Britney broke up, though we’re assuming it happened at some point, as he essentially dropped off the planet.
That is, until this week.
The National Enquirer reports he’s making one last grab at Britney Spears’ assets. No, not that newly-toned and sexy caboose. Her cash, people.
How’s he doing it? With a sex tape, of course!
Rumors say Adnan Ghalib is shopping around a Britney Spears sex tape filmed during their trip January trip to Rosarito, Mexico.
“The video starts with Britney undressing,” said an insider. “She was wearing some cheap clothes she bought down there in Rosarito. The sex wasn’t particularly kinky but Britney wears a pink wig throughout.”
Yes, of course she does.
“At one point in the tape Adnan Ghalib asks Britney to remove the pink bob but she refuses, saying ‘Take what off? There’s nothing left to take off.’”
This “insider” also thinks a Britney Spears sex tape would be the top selling celebrity sex video ever, topping even the Paris Hilton-Rick Salomon romp, 1 Night in Paris.
Not sure about that, but tell us what you think:
Does the Britney Spears sex tape exist?
Would a Britney sex tape out-sell the Paris Hilton sex tape?
Would you pay $$ to watch Adnan hit that pink-wigged mess?
If so, how much?
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