Looks like this photo is from Italy, although I see a similar situation with British plugs all too often.
The problem is that with the missing cord grip the wire terminations tend to take all the strain of the cord being tugged and moved, which eventually results in broken connections.
I suppose from a European rules perspective one could also argue that with the sheath not extending right inside the plug the cord does not have its required double insulation -- At least not at the point where it enters the plug!
[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 10-29-2003).]
