Why? Some countries aren’t as stringent on regs as the U.K.that's got to be a wind up
Are BS1363 sockets not used in other countries? Admittedly usually unswitched.It's a UK socket.

Malta, Cyprus, Zimbabwe and possibly Zambia & an odd mix in Sri LankaAre BS1363 sockets not used in other countries? Admittedly usually unswitched.
... and, unless it's changed, some parts of SE Asia.Malta, Cyprus, Zimbabwe and possibly Zambia & an odd mix in Sri Lanka


Their approach - seems to err on the side of common sense,
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