I am currently ploughing my way through the 119 page document that Bristol City Council have sent out in advance of the licensing committee meeting on Friday at which they'll be signing off the sex entertainment venue policy.
In it, they say:
"There is little independent research available on the types of activities that
would be regulated under this policy with regard to the potential for a
significant impact on any equality group."
This is despite consultation responses from the local NHS, which quoted the Home Office Sexualisation of Young People Review, Bristol University's Gender Violence Research Centre, Rape Crisis and a detailed response from Bristol Fawcett which referenced several academic papers.
Does 'independent research' only apply if you are a man???
I am speechless!