E105: The Lies of the NordicModelNow - Part 1 Booklet

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In this episode of Behindthepaddle, we take a critical look at the widely circulated booklet Decriminalisation vs the Nordic Model. Rather than debating ideology, this episode focuses on how the argument is constructed — from the emotional framing in the opening pages to the way evidence from New Zealand, Germany, and Europe is later presented.

We unpack how language, selective survivor testimony, and eye-catching statistics are used to guide the reader toward a predetermined conclusion, and why this matters for anyone engaging in good-faith conversations about sex work policy. This isn’t about denying harm — it’s about asking whether harm reduction debates can be honest, nuanced, and evidence-based.

If you’ve ever been sent this booklet as a “gotcha,” this episode offers the context needed to read it more critically.

https://nordicmodelnow.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Decrim-vs-the-NM-booklet.pdf

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m002msdj

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