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Reform MP Danny Kruger Condemns UK’s ‘Unregulated Sexual Economy’ in Call for Tougher Controls
Conservative lawmaker urges overhaul of prostitution and online pornography laws, warning of exploitation and weak enforcement
Danny Kruger, a Member of Parliament aligned with Reform-minded Conservatives, has sharply criticised what he described as the United Kingdom’s “totally unregulated sexual economy,” calling for stricter legal oversight of prostitution, online pornography and commercial sexual exploitation.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate and in subsequent remarks, Mr Kruger argued that existing laws fail to adequately address the scale of commercial sexual activity in Britain, particularly in the digital sphere.
He said the current framework leaves vulnerable individuals exposed to coercion and exploitation while enabling what he characterised as an increasingly normalised commercial sex market.
Mr Kruger called for a comprehensive review of legislation governing prostitution, escorting platforms and online content providers.
He suggested that enforcement gaps and the rapid growth of digital services have outpaced regulatory safeguards, creating what he described as a fragmented and permissive environment.
The MP pointed to concerns raised by advocacy groups about trafficking, exploitation and the role of online platforms in facilitating paid sexual services.
He argued that the government should consider reforms that strengthen accountability for intermediaries and clarify the legal status of commercial sex transactions.
The issue has long divided policymakers in the UK, where selling sexual services is legal but many related activities, including brothel-keeping and solicitation in public places, are criminal offences.
Critics of tighter restrictions warn that overregulation could drive activity underground, while supporters of reform contend that clearer and firmer rules are needed to protect those at risk.
The government has not announced immediate legislative changes but has indicated that online safety and exploitation remain priorities under existing policy reviews.
Mr Kruger said he intends to continue pressing for debate on what he views as systemic regulatory shortcomings.
The intervention adds to a broader discussion about how Britain balances personal liberty, public morality and protection against exploitation in an evolving digital economy.
Speaking during a parliamentary debate and in subsequent remarks, Mr Kruger argued that existing laws fail to adequately address the scale of commercial sexual activity in Britain, particularly in the digital sphere.
He said the current framework leaves vulnerable individuals exposed to coercion and exploitation while enabling what he characterised as an increasingly normalised commercial sex market.
Mr Kruger called for a comprehensive review of legislation governing prostitution, escorting platforms and online content providers.
He suggested that enforcement gaps and the rapid growth of digital services have outpaced regulatory safeguards, creating what he described as a fragmented and permissive environment.
The MP pointed to concerns raised by advocacy groups about trafficking, exploitation and the role of online platforms in facilitating paid sexual services.
He argued that the government should consider reforms that strengthen accountability for intermediaries and clarify the legal status of commercial sex transactions.
The issue has long divided policymakers in the UK, where selling sexual services is legal but many related activities, including brothel-keeping and solicitation in public places, are criminal offences.
Critics of tighter restrictions warn that overregulation could drive activity underground, while supporters of reform contend that clearer and firmer rules are needed to protect those at risk.
The government has not announced immediate legislative changes but has indicated that online safety and exploitation remain priorities under existing policy reviews.
Mr Kruger said he intends to continue pressing for debate on what he views as systemic regulatory shortcomings.
The intervention adds to a broader discussion about how Britain balances personal liberty, public morality and protection against exploitation in an evolving digital economy.
