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French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls

French court rejects Shein website suspension over childlike sex dolls

Summary

A Paris court decided not to suspend the fast-fashion website Shein, despite concerns about it selling childlike sex dolls. Instead, the court ordered the company to implement age verification for adult products. Shein has since removed these dolls and committed to improving its control measures.

Key Facts

  • A French court rejected the suspension of Shein's website.
  • The issue involved Shein selling childlike sex dolls on its site.
  • The court found the suspension request "disproportionate."
  • Age verification for adult items is now required.
  • Shein removed the problematic items and plans to stop selling sex dolls entirely.
  • A €10,000 fine will apply for each age verification breach.
  • Shein recently opened its first physical store in Paris amid protests and business activity.

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