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I note that the represetative of the Old Rep Theatre quoted in the article has also resorted to a fair amount of "WHAT-ABOUT-THE-KIDDIES?!!" rhetoric too. They've been trying to get Adult World closed down for years, so any claims they make should be taken with a pinch of salt, unless they...

Went the same way as the much missed Annie in Vauxhall. Tried to go upmarket and lost its soul. Err...didn't the Queen Anne close because Denise was murdered on holiday, and had planned to retire without a successor in any case? The strip pub is sadly now pretty much dead and I cannot see a rebirth...

Wow, talk about a misleading headine - it's not as though they're unlicensed now! And this (from the BBC article): 'Catherine Fullerton, City of Edinburgh Council's regulatory committee convener, said the move was aimed at "safeguarding public safety and preventing crime and disorder". She...

Yes, but why is more not being done to challenge this kind of boilerplate nonsense? The GMB have done some sterling work in Glasgow, but I get the impression that most of the lessons learnt regarding SEV licensing in England and Wales and the tactics of the 'antis' just haven't filtered north of the...

From the Edinburgh Evening News article above: "Labour Cllr Mandy Watt, who works part-time for Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre, has warned that campaigners believe the industry can become a 'gateway to prostitution'" The key word in that sentence is 'believe': not a shred of evidence has eve...

Curiously enough, the old address is still on the website!

New address:

31 Princes Street
LIVERPOOL
L2 6RG


The new location is very close to the legendary Cavern Club.

Tony, I've amended the title of this thread slightly, to reflect the fact that consultations are ongoing in Edinburgh and some other cities in Scotland, in addition to the recent one in Glasgow.

Victor23 wrote:Julia Hegele discusses the variances between new legislation for male and female strippers.

There's one curious omission in this article: the political pressure applied by radfem organisations to make it more difficult for licensed strip clubs to operate.

Men who identify as women... Firstly, there's difference between 'men who identify as women' (usually for trivial reasons, and/or to make a point about specific examples of anti-male discrimination) and transwomen. Secondly, transwomen still in the process of transitioning officially have historica...

Gotta consider the kiddies!

'Kulkarni emphasised the objection was never against individual workers. “We recognise that a number of dancers in clubs such as Spearmint Rhino are survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence. We support and will always support clients who identify themselves as sex workers.”' Meera Kulkarni (Ch...

There's always someone who wants to make it all about themselves, isn't there?

From the Courier article linked to above: 'Tony Cochrane, who runs Private Eyes on Rattray Street, said he had no fears his Dundee club will be shut down as a result of the consultation. He said: “I think people misread what is in the consultation. Currently councils have no powers to set the number...

Mind you, the Scottish government itself appears to be behind the cultural curve in this matter, and could probably save a lot of time and spadework by simply studying the effects and criticism of the Police and Crime Act 2009.

The BBC, at the cutting edge of current affairs!

[W]e remember the issues we had with Equality Impact Assessments previously. It seems the Birmingham council took legal advice and felt they did not need to do one. This is a kick in the teeth after the legal action by Not Buying It previously That reminds me of the following article by Stacey Clar...

Some pretty cheesy and cliched (not to mention unsubstantiated) hyperbole from the objectors - dear, oh dear!

Nothing appears to be straightforward about this situation, not least because of the unauthorised - and possibly illegal - undercover filming that took place at Spearmint Rhino a few months ago. Personally, I'm surprised that Sheffield City Council hasn't suspended the consultation until the legal a...

Time to get more than your gander up, TonyN - it's debunking time again!

From the above Manchester Evening News article: 'The Lib Dems said in a statement this week that there was a risk the video footage of strippers [from the unauthorised undercover filming] passed to Not Buying It could be leaked. April Preston, their Equalities spokesperson said: "This is a comp...

Ask The 700 will be hosting a stand in George Square, Glasgow today and for the next two Saturdays from 1:00 to 3:00 pm, where they'll be handing out information about the ongoing consultation and answering questions: https://www.askthe700.org/upcoming-events More information about the consultation...

Podcast by Ask The 700, posted yesterday:

Rebel City Podcast - Episode #37 - Ask The 700 (YouTube, 59'44")

Yes, pubs have a tendency to become significantly more flammable under such circumstances!

Victor23 wrote:I wonder how many will join the union, given the transitory nature of many girls' participation in the industry.

I know quite a few dancers who've been working in the industry for quite a number of years now, so their participation is far from transitory!