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From time to time a new poster arrives to [http://www.ukpunting.com/index.php UKPunting] stating that they are new to punting and requesting advice.
Here are some answers to a few frequently asked questions by newbies. See also [[Glossary]] and [[Punting Myths]] and [[Punting Top Tips]]. And after that read [[Guide to Writing Reviews]] and [[Nik's 21 Rules of Punting]]
Also note the general guidance for new members on UK Punting: '''Give''' before you '''Take'''. Do not expect help before you have offered at least something.
===[[Prostitution Laws in the UK|What about the Law]]?===
In the United Kingdom England, Scotland and Wales it is '''legal ''' for consenting adults to agree to a money-for-sex exchange. However, there are a number of related activities, including soliciting in a public place, kerb crawling, owning or managing a brothel and pimping that are classified as illegal. Furthermore, in England, Wales and in Northern Ireland it is an offence to pay for sex with a prostitute who has been “subjected to force” and this is a strict liability offence (clients can be prosecuted even if they did not know the prostitute was forced).
Please notice also that although the age of consent for non-commercial sex is 16, it is illegal to buy sex from a person younger than 18.
In the unlikely scenario that the brothel gets raided by the police while you are visiting, you may be asked to give your details. You must do so as giving false details may land you in trouble.
* See Also also [[Useful Threads on UKP #Prostitution And the Law| Prostitution and the Law]]* See also [[Northern Ireland]] Sorry lads.
===What about [[Trafficking]]===
or for London
*[https://www.shl.uk/ Sexual Health London]
See also * [https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/sexual-health/sex-activities-and-risk/ Sex activities and risk] NHS site.* [https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/sexually-transmitted-infections-stis/ Sexually transmitted infections] NHS site.
* [[Useful Threads on UKP #Punting and sexual health | Punting and sexual health discussion threads on UKP]]
* [http://www.tht.org.uk/sexual-health/Improving-your-sexual-health/Oral-sex Terrence Higgins Trust article on Oral Sex and HIV]
