On Monday and Tuesday the High Court in Cape Town heard arguments from legal teams of five prospective opponents to the court bid to decriminalise prostitution, as well as 16 prospective friends of the court (amici curiae), on becoming parties/participants in the case. Of the 16 amici, 14 are in […]
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IN-DEPTH: Opposition to court bid to decriminalise prostitution finally rising
In this special report on a move to oppose a new court bid for the legalisation of prostitution in South Africa, Ryan Smit founder and director of Cause for Justice (CFJ) considers the biblical and constitutional implications of the matter. He also explains why it is an opportune time for […]
SA advocate for teen prostitution takes top UN post
By Lisa Correnti — Originally published in C-Fam (Center for Family and Human Rights) The United Nations has appointed as its top expert on health and human rights a former abortionist who advocates for teen prostitution. Last April, the author of Dr T: A Guide to Sexual Health and Pleasure […]
Decriminalisation of sex work in South Africa will only bring more harm
Originally published in Daily Maverick Arguments in favour of the decriminalisation of ‘sex work’ is dubious. The focus should shift to reducing demand and addressing pimps, brothels and traffickers. For the past 17 years, I have had an insider’s perspective on the abuse, rape, torture and murder inflicted on persons […]