Grand Theft Innocence, Part 7
(I have recently started working part-time at a locally-run video game store while I’m studying Law at the college. We have just gone over Statutory Instruments in class. A customer who looks about 14 walks in, picks up a copy of GTA 5, and walks to the counter.)
Customer: “Just this game, mate.”
Me: “That’s £40. Can I see some ID, please?”
Customer: “You can just let it slide, right? I mean, what’s the worst that could happen to you? I’m clearly 18 and just forgot my ID.”
Me: “Actually, selling age-restricted goods to a minor is a statutory offense under the Children and Young Persons Act 1933 where the owners of this shop would be liable for prosecution. All that needs to be proved is that you bought the game and we are liable. I would lose my job and this place would more than likely shut down, so that’s the ‘worst that could happen.'”
Customer: “…So, is that a no?”
Me: “A large no.”
Customer: *runs out the door*
Manager: *to me* “I’m glad we chose you over the other guy!”
Related:
Grand Theft Innocence, Part 6
Grand Theft Innocence, Part 5
Grand Theft Innocence, Part 4
Grand Theft Innocence, Part 3
Grand Theft Innocence, Part 2
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