A Paris court has rejected an effort by the French government to suspend the website of fast-fashion giant Shein in response to it selling childlike sex dolls on its platform.
The court said the request for a three-month suspension was "disproportionate" - but did order age verification for the sale of adult products.
The action against Shein was taken after France's consumer watchdog last month reported it to authorities for selling "sex dolls with a childlike appearance" and weapons.
Shein said its priority remained protecting French consumers and ensuring compliance.
The court acknowledged the seriousness of selling the childlike sex dolls and weapons in its judgement, but said these had been isolated incidents.
