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Mar 2021
35m 57s

‘It’s Just Sex’ - Sex Work and the Law

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Comedian Jacob Hawley explores the world of love, sex and intimacy - and the people that make money from it.

Jacob talks to people involved in Sex Work - from the English Collective of Prostitutes to advocates for the Nordic Model. He hears about the law in the UK around sex work at the moment, as well as the proposed changes.

Producer - Nick Coupe Executive Producer - Adnan Ahmed Researcher - Miranda Slade Sound Design - Chris Maclean Music - Buddy Peace Artwork - Made Up

On Love is a BBC Studios Production for BBC Sounds

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