BDSM Rights

More4 News item on SM

This is a copy of the More4 News item on the legality of SM first broadcast on 11th July 2008

Backlash

The Home Office's threat to BDSM images has had vigorous opposition from Backlash, the umbrella organisation representing BDSM, anti-censorship and libertarian groups to fight the proposal. It has encouraged groups and individuals to respond to the consultation document and to write to their MPs.

Roissy's Laurence heads off to the European Courts

Laurence of Roissy workshops announced at Kinkfest2 that human rights group Liberty is to back his industrial tribunal case in the European Courts

Spanner Trust Campaign

The Spanner Trust, the organisation that seeks to make all consensual BDSM legal, is looking for test cases to help overturn the current legal situation. This is the campaign leaflet that they gave out at KinkFest2 which shows what we can do.

Staying on the right side of the law

A different point of view from the Spanner one but equally authoritative. Being out about BDSM is probably the best way to change attitudes, but sadly many people are still at risk if their BDSM is made public.

Dealing with the media

For members of the BDSM community the attention of the UK media is normally viewed at least with deep suspicion and often with complete horror. Given the judgemental nature of certain sections of society towards anything which is different, we fear that media exposure could mean social suicide.

South Cumbria Mid-Week Munch Outing

Shere Khan organiser of the South Cumbria Mid-Week Munch last year a local evening paper 'outed' the munch in a very sensationalist and negative way. This article is a personal account of events and includes a checklist on how to deal with a situation such as this if the worst happens to you.

Family rights

A social worker gives some tips to those who may face an investigation as part of a custody matter, or for some other reason.

The cautionary tale of Dawn

- who found her private life wasn't so private after all...

Dirty words

Sometimes your dirtiest secrets aren't your kinks, but your doubts.

What does BDCM stand for?

Experiences with two very different therapists.

BDSM rights - your input is needed!

Have you been disciplined at work? Needed support "coming out" to a vanilla partner? Had to explain to your doctor where your bruises came from? Do you struggle to explain your interests to your counsellor? Are you a doctor, therapist or trade unionist? Help us gather together a library of information and support for others in the same position.

BDSM Rights - Useful links

A website listing of useful groups and campaigns

SELF-HARM OR S/M?

Linda aka Dana_Phais explores the differences between self-harm and sadomasochism