Age discrimination in goods and services as Tesco bans 16 year olds from store — age discrimination

School pupils have been banned from a Coventry supermarket after problems with shoplifting. Youngsters under the age of 17 are being turned away from the Tesco Express store opposite Ernesford Grange School after complaints about theft and staff intimidation. The move has angered many parents and pupils who said it is unfair to ban every child. Mum Debbie Harries is furious at what she says is “discrimination”. The daytime ban was introduced for pupils aged under 17 who like to use the store before school and at lunchtime. It is believed they are allowed in after school but some pupils say they have still been turned away later in the afternoon. Mrs Harries’ 16-year-old daughter, Toni, used to buy her lunch from the Quorn Way store along with all her friends. Mrs Harries, 52, said,: ”You can ban someone for stealing but you can’t ban someone because of their age. It’s discrimination. 

“When I called Tesco they told me it was because they had lost between pounds 1,000 and pounds 2,000 of stock in the last month in shoplifted sweets – and wine. All children are not the same, just like adults.