Since when has there been an age restriction on buying newspapers?

Question

I buy the evening standard in my local sainsburys and have noticed that on the recept the casher has to confirm that I am over 16.....I thought this was a mistake the 1st time but it always happens......does this apply to all newspapers???

Answer 1

Not as far as i know. Ask them next time

Answer 2

I agree with 'Teddy'. You should ask the cashier next time what it's about.

Answer 3

Its probably because you pay for your newspapers where the lottery ticket point/tills are.

Answer 4

It just might be a state thing where they have to verify their customers age thing.

Do they sell cigarettes too?

Answer 5

For general, everyday newspapers, there is no age restriction.