What part of the United Kingdom are you in? I have seen different laws vary by part like England, Wales, Scotland, Gibraltar, Ulster (Northern Irleand), etc. I specifically remember looking at the map and seeing Ulster and Great Britain having different laws on the sex industry.
The sex industry (also called the sex trade) consists of businesses which either directly or indirectly provide…en.wikipedia.org
Prostitution is frequently viewed as a form of exploitation of or violence against women and children, and helps to…en.wikipedia.org
Condom use is not always a part of sex work, and if sex work was legalized, this could change. By keeping prostitution…en.wikipedia.org
Although Canada is a federation, the criminal law applies throughout the country, the laws are the same all over Canada.en.wikipedia.org
Depending on the country, various prostitution related activities may be prohibited (where a specific law forbids such…en.wikipedia.org
In Great Britain ( England, Wales and Scotland), prostitution itself (the exchange of sexual services for money) is…en.wikipedia.org
The changing nature of Irish society following the 1801 Act of Union saw a redefining of the status of women, with an…en.wikipedia.org
Prostitution in the United States is illegal in the vast majority of the United States, as a result of state laws rather…en.wikipedia.org
The state of Nevada is the only jurisdiction in the United States where prostitution is permitted. Strictly regulated…en.wikipedia.org
I added two links on America for comparison and contrast as well as other people bringing up the law in America. It seems the law in United Kingdom on the sex industry depends on whether you’re in Great Britain or Ulster. Ulster has different laws on this.
The legality of prostitution in Asia varies by country. In Asia, the main characteristic of the region is the very big…en.wikipedia.org
In India, prostitution (the exchange of sexual services for money) is legal, but a number of related activities,…en.wikipedia.org
More info on India, since it was also commented on as well.
Prostitution in Australia is governed by state and territory laws, which vary considerably. Federal legislation also has…en.wikipedia.org
The new laws came in response to the Canada (AG) v Bedford ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada, which found to be…en.wikipedia.org
Prostitution in the Czech Republic is legal, but organized prostitution ( brothels, prostitution rings, pimping, etc.)…en.wikipedia.org
Prostitution in Japan has existed throughout the country's history. While the Anti-Prostitution Law of 1956 states that…en.wikipedia.org
More countries for comparison and contrast. I hope your country’s laws improve on this topic. What do the political parties say about the laws on the sex industry in their platforms? Are you pro or anti EU?
Euroscepticism (also known as EU-scepticism, anti-EUism or Eurorealism) is criticism of, or opposition to, the European…en.wikipedia.org
The UK Independence Party ( UKIP ) is a Eurosceptic and right-wing populist political party in the United Kingdom.…en.wikipedia.org
Young Independence is run by a council of elected members and regional/county chairpersons who are usually elected at…en.wikipedia.org
Nigel Paul Farage (; born 3 April 1964) is a British politician and former commodity broker. He is the leader of the UK…en.wikipedia.org
The organisation was formed in January 2016 as a result of infighting between Vote Leave and Leave.EU, and officially…en.wikipedia.org
Just a reference to the fact I’m familiar with UK politcs.
Prostitution in Scotland has been similar to that in England under the State of Union, but since devolution the new…en.wikipedia.org
Despite the publicity given to the issue, there has been a paucity of research on prostitution in Northern Ireland. The…en.wikipedia.org
I forgot to link the Scotland and Ulster specific articles as the UK article focused on England and Wales.
Prostitution in Germany is legal, as are all aspects of the sex industry, including brothels, advertisement, and job…en.wikipedia.org
Prostitution in the Netherlands is legal and regulated. Operating a brothel is also legal. In the last few years, a…en.wikipedia.org
The earliest known examples of the exchange of sex for material gain in New Zealand, outside of the context of slavery…en.wikipedia.org
Germany, Netherlands, and New Zealand are examples of countries with more liberal laws that the UK should follow on the sex industry.
The new laws came in response to the Canada (AG) v Bedford ruling of the Supreme Court of Canada, which found to be…en.wikipedia.org
Prostitution in France (the exchange of sexual services for money) was legal until April 2016, but several surrounding…en.wikipedia.org
Paying for sex is illegal in Iceland. In April 2009, the Icelandic Parliament passed new legislation that makes paying…en.wikipedia.org
is illegal, in that offering consideration for sexual services ( seksuelle tjenester or seksuelle ytelser), but not…en.wikipedia.org
Depending on the country, various prostitution related activities may be prohibited (where a specific law forbids such…en.wikipedia.org
The laws on prostitution in Sweden make it illegal to buy sexual services, but not to sell them. Pimping, procuring and…en.wikipedia.org
Finally, the Nordics and some similar countries on the links as well.