EU politician wants crackdown on violent game sales

More legislation is on the way for sales restrictions of mature-rated and violent videogames in Europe. According to GamesIndustry.biz, European commissioner for justice and security Franco Frattini is calling for a unified crackdown on the sale of violent videogames to minors.

“I want to harmonise rules punishing people illegally selling products, people not controlling and checking identity,” Frattini told Reuters. Part of the proposal includes tougher sanctions for retailers caught selling mature-rated titles to underage consumers.

While he is asking for unified rules across Europe, Frattini recognizes that they “cannot judge from Brussels which videogames should be prohibited.” As such, the EU politician expects individual countries in Europe to decide for themselves which titles should face sale restrictions in their areas.

Frattini is hoping to introduce the new legislation within six months.

More legislation is on the way for sales restrictions of mature-rated and violent videogames in Europe. According to GamesIndustry.biz, European commissioner for justice and security Franco Frattini is calling for a unified crackdown on the sale of violent videogames to minors.

“I want to harmonise rules punishing people illegally selling products, people not controlling and checking identity,” Frattini told Reuters. Part of the proposal includes tougher sanctions for retailers caught selling mature-rated titles to underage consumers.

While he is asking for unified rules across Europe, Frattini recognizes that they “cannot judge from Brussels which videogames should be prohibited.” As such, the EU politician expects individual countries in Europe to decide for themselves which titles should face sale restrictions in their areas.

Frattini is hoping to introduce the new legislation within six months.