We are writing to express our serious concerns about a number of joint UK Border Agency and police operations targeting migrant sex workers which took place during the week commencing 17th October, the week during which Anti-Slavery Day, 18th October 2016, is marked. On Thursday 20th October in Soho and Chinatown, London, six premises were … Continue reading Joint Statement expressing serious concerns about police and UK Border Agency actions targeting migrant sex workers »
Basis Yorkshire works in partnership with Safer Leeds (West Yorkshire Police and Leeds City Council) under the managed approach to street sex work. Since working under a managed approach, the relationship with the police has been substantially improved – ensuring overall improved outcomes for the women, the business and the residents of Leeds. Amongst other … Continue reading STATEMENT IN RESPONSE TO IMMIGRATION OPERATION IN LEEDS 21.10.2016 »
The decision by Safer Leeds to sustain its support to the Managed Approach to Sex Work in Leeds is welcomed by Basis Yorkshire. As a key partner in its development, we have been supportive of this approach from the start, based on the evidence from Leeds, as well as information on best practice from elsewhere in the … Continue reading STATEMENT BASIS YORKSHIRE IN RESPONSE TO SAFER LEEDS REVIEW OF MANAGED APPROACH 29TH JULY 2016 »
Basis are delighted to announce that we are moving offices. As of August 10th we will be based in 94, North Street, Leeds LS2 7PN. We aim to let as many people know directly but we hope you will help us by sharing this news widely particularly with any service users (let us know if … Continue reading Basis are moving offices! »
Basis Yorkshire welcome today’s interim conclusions from the Home Affairs Select Committee’s inquiry into the legislation of prostitution in the UK. In particular we welcome their clear and strong statement that soliciting should no longer be a crime as this has an adverse impact, leading to stigmatization and prevents sex workers from working safely and … Continue reading Home Affairs Select Committee recommends decriminalizing soliciting »
