1Prostitution Given the disturbing figures of crimes of violence against women, one might have expected a more enlightened and pragmatic approach to the world's oldest profession. Prostitution could be seen to offer a safety valve for a society beset by personal exploitation and violence. However, it is precisely on these grounds that prostitution is generally opposed. Groups working to improve the environment for women believe prostitution is degrading, presents women as a buyable commodity and regards sex as an activity in which men call the tune, having paid the woman. Some wish to see prostitution decriminalised as it is a victimless crime. But are all prostitutes engaged in this work freely, or are some being coerced into it? Discussion and viewer feedback with prostitute Karen Bristowe.

2Scottish authorities are becoming increasingly concerned about the possible fate of a prison warder who is being held captive by inmates at a maximum security prison.

3The fight against crime is to be a priority for Britain's Conservative Government over the coming months. At the State Opening of Parliament, Queen Elizabeth II outlined several proposals to crack down on crime and criminal activity.

4State unions are holding stop-work meetings in many centres today to protest against plans to turn Government departments into corporations.

5A brief listing of the New Zealand news headlines.

6Mark Thatcher, son of British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher, took his Texan girlfriend Dian Begdor home to see his mother today, heightening speculation that they may be about to announce their engagement.

7The Prince and Princess of Wales are continuing the Middle East tour with Charles proving he is no slouch on the polo field.

8Prostitution Given the disturbing figures of crimes of violence against women, one might have expected a more enlightened and pragmatic approach to the world's oldest profession. Prostitution could be seen to offer a safety valve for a society beset by personal exploitation and violence. However, it is precisely on these grounds that prostitution is generally opposed. Groups working to improve the environment for women believe prostitution is degrading, presents women as a buyable commodity and regards sex as an activity in which men call the tune, having paid the woman. Some wish to see prostitution decriminalised as it is a victimless crime. But are all prostitutes engaged in this work freely, or are some being coerced into it? Discussion and viewer feedback with prostitute Karen Bristowe.

9A brief listing of the national and international news headlines.

10Prostitution Given the disturbing figures of crimes of violence against women, one might have expected a more enlightened and pragmatic approach to the world's oldest profession. Prostitution could be seen to offer a safety valve for a society beset by personal exploitation and violence. However, it is precisely on these grounds that prostitution is generally opposed. Groups working to improve the environment for women believe prostitution is degrading, presents women as a buyable commodity and regards sex as an activity in which men call the tune, having paid the woman. Some wish to see prostitution decriminalised as it is a victimless crime. But are all prostitutes engaged in this work freely, or are some being coerced into it? Discussion and viewer feedback with prostitute Karen Bristowe.