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Country Road has been found innocent against claims a recent campaign sexualised children.

The fashion retailer defended itself in a case brought before the Advertising Standards Board.

The advertisements under complaint were two images from a catalgoue entitled 'Holiday 2015'.

One featured a girl in a backless dress; the other featured a girl in a one-piece swimsuit.

This is not the first time claims have been levelled at a Country Road Group brand.

In 2014, the Board ruled a Witchery Kids campaign (pictured) had sexualised children through its selection of poses, garments and angles.

However, Country Road was cleared of all wrongdoing.

One complainant alleged a child in its recent campaign was wearing "adult style" bathers and taking on an "adult pose".

The complainant also alleged the skin-tone and "artistic quality" of a model in a backless dress portrayed "sexual appeal."

Country Road said it is committed to conducting its business in an ethical manner.

"The two images simply depict a girl acting naturally and in a way which is appropriate in light of the themes of fun, light-hearted play and the Australian summer.

"Country Road is aware of community sensitivity surrounding the sexualisation of children and actively conducts itself in a manner to ensure the protection of children appearing in its advertisements.

"Finally, Country Road notes that at all times during the shooting of the images both the girl’s mother and a registered nurse were present to monitor the girl’s well-being and that all legal requirements were met."

The Board agreed and the complaint was dismissed.

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