It seems like here in the US we never get tired of making new laws about violent or sexually explicit video games. Several states now have their own laws on the books of some kind or another, with even more waiting to become law. (See map of gaming law courtesy of Gamepolitics.com: http://www.gamepolitics.com/legislation.htm)
One recent Minnesota bill levies a fine of $25 against any minor caught buying a Mature or Adult Only rated game. Apparently, previous efforts to fine the retailer, rather than the buyer, have been overturned by courts, so they decided to fine children instead... Yeah, that'll get through the courts. Another bill--which passed Wednesday through Louisiana's legislature unanimously and which Governer Blanco is expected to sign into law--can punish anyone who sells a game which meets certain criteria (see criteria and link to bill below)to minors with up to a year in prison (or as little as a $100 fine).
http://www.legis.state.la.us/billdat...asp?did=391732
So I was wondering about games legislation in countries other than the United States. Are we making fools of ourselves here, or is it pretty much the same in other places?