Children buying forbidden goods on the internet
Published October 31st, 2005
Children as young as 13 are able to buy knives, alcohol and prescription drugs over the internet, according to a survey published today. Trading standards officers found that some of Britain’s best known retailers are failing to make basic age checks before sending off lethal weapons in the post.
The study also found that counterfeit goods were commonplace, particularly on the auction site eBay, where many sellers fail to give clear information about themselves.
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