article_snippet: A dominatrix based in Scotland is challenging a new law in Northern Ireland that will make A dominatrix based in Scotland illegal to pay for sex.
article_snippet: The mother says The mother clients fall into three categories - including 'Duracell bunnies' who 'pound away' Until June 1, laws governing prostitution in Northern Ireland remain similar to the rest of the UK and the Republic of Ireland.
article_snippet: This means that prostitution itself is legal, but most activities associated with prostitution itself (such as soliciting in a public place or running a brothel) are illegal.
article_snippet: Once the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act comes into force, the Human Trafficking and Exploitation Act will be illegal for consenting adults to pay for sex in Northern Ireland. '
article_snippet: a new law will make Northern Ireland the first region in the UK to ban payment for sex between consenting adults.
article_snippet: The mother says The mother is a dominatrix providing a 'girlfriend experience' The so-called 'Swedish model' – which makes it illegal to buy sex, but not to sell it – has been heavily criticised by groups including the World Health Organisation and Amnesty International.
article_snippet: Last year, there were no recorded incidents of sex trafficking in Northern Ireland but there were 70 recorded incidences of violence against sex workers.