Olde Laws that England still have
Posted on 06. Mar, 2010 by admin in Conscience
Here are some English laws that even whilst outdated they still exist, but are not enforced today.
In the UK, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even, if she so requests, in a policeman’s helmet.
BUT!! In the UK, a man who feels compelled to urinate in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheel and keeps his right hand on his vehicle.
In Chester, Welshmen are banned from entering the city before sunrise and from staying after sunset.
In the city of York, it is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow.
In England, all men over the age of 14 must carry out two hours of longbow practice a day.
In Lancashire, no person is permitted after being asked to stop by a constable on the seashore to incite a dog to bark.
Under the UK’s Tax Avoidance Schemes Regulations 2006, it is illegal not to tell the taxman anything you don’t want him to know, though you don’t have to tell him anything you don’t mind him knowing.
Something else politicians avoid being prosecuted for: - It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
All from the Times Newspaper
