Support sex workers in Edinburgh opposing the ‘nil-cap’

Dear Councillor, I am writing to express my support for strippers in Edinburgh, who are facing the possibility of losing their jobs if the…

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To: Edinburgh Councillors

Dear Councillor, I am writing to express my support for strippers in Edinburgh, who are facing the possibility of losing their jobs if the Council implements the proposed nil-cap policy. I understand there will be a future licensing committee meeting to consider a report on the licensing of sexual entertainment venues (SEVs), but I urge you to equally consider the voices and safety concerns of the workers, who should be at the centre of any policy decision that will directly affect them. Closing down licensed strip clubs will only push strippers into underground and unsafe venues. It is irresponsible for the council to suggest the majority women workforce simply find another job, when Edinburgh had one of the highest increases in people applying for out of work benefits (2020 to 2021) in Scotland - with women applicants far outnumbering men. And it’s not just strippers, within the over 100 workers the council could be rendering jobless are security staff, bar staff and managers, in a hospitality industry that has already been ravaged by the impact of COVID-19. The knock-on effect on the suppliers would impact negatively on the wider economy, and the night time economy within the city. There is no evidence to suggest strip clubs contribute towards violence against women and girls, and Edinburgh’s SEVs are in good standing with the local police. Implementing the nil-cap policy will likely force more women into unemployment or poverty, which will put them at increased risk of violence against them. Thank you for taking the time to read my email. Yours sincerely,

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