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21/10/2013

Why are violent crimes against sex workers going unpunished? The Bermondsey origins of the tin can. How residents are transforming a tough Tottenham estate.

Writer Ruth Jacobs, who was formerly in prostitution, investigates why violent crimes against sex workers are going unpunished and argues that a new policing model is needed. Chris Jackson reveals the secret Bermondsey origins of the humble tin can. And gardener Phil Ram finds out how residents are bringing a touch of country life to the heart of a tough Tottenham estate.

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Mon 21 Oct 2013 19:30

Tackling crime against sex workers

Tackling crime against sex workers

Writer Ruth Jacobs, formerly in prostitution herself, investigates why violent crimes against sex workers often go unpunished.

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Inside Out looks at a revolutionary model of policing prostitution run by Merseyside Police which has a 67% success rate on convictions for rapes against sex workers.

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from the Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ News website.

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Role Contributor
Presenter Matthew Wright
Reporter Ruth Jacobs
Reporter Chris Jackson
Reporter Phil Ram
Series Producer Andy Richards

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