In article t,
Chip writes:
(Andrew Gabriel) spake thusly in uk.d-i-y:

Not to mention the 6 months in prison and 5000 fine for anyone
importing them into the UK.

I am hoping the fine is for 'importing and offering for sale' rather
than aimed at the hapless tourist who obtains one while overseas for
whatever reason. (I think this is probably the case.)

Yes although you would be very wise to work out in advance how
you could show you do not "possess for supply" (Plugs and Sockets
Regs 1994, Consumer Protection Act 1987), i.e. it's for your use.
However, Customs can still confiscate and destroy (not sure what
Act that would be under -- probably something to do with importing
unsafe goods), and there may be potential penalties too.

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Andrew Gabriel