Elle Magazine Branded `Obscene' as Turkey Bans Sales to Kids

The Turkish edition of Elle Magazine faces sales restrictions after a prime ministerial committee found this month’s issue to contain “obscene content.”

After the penalties come into effect the publication can only be sold inside paper or plastic envelopes, and only to those above 18 years of age. It will be required to carry a “Harmful to Minors” notice on its cover -- currently graced by a photo of supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley -- and will not be allowed to advertise.