Recently 3,931 people in the UK were asked to select the most absurd laws. Twenty seven percent said the law against dying in the Houses of Parliament was the most absurd.
Here are the top ten:
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1. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament (27%)
2. It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British king or queen's image upside-down (7%)
3. It is illegal for a woman to be topless in Liverpool except as a clerk in a tropical fish store (6%)
4. Eating mince pies on Christmas Day is banned (5%)
5. If someone knocks on your door in Scotland and requires the use of your toilet, you are required to let them enter (4%)
6. In the UK a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman's helmet (4%)
7. The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the King, and the tail of the Queen (3.5%)
8. It is illegal not to tell the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing (3%)
9. It is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament wearing a suit of armour (3%)
10. It is legal to murder a Scotsman within the ancient city walls of York, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow (2%)
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I had to read the 8th one several times before it made sense.
If you enjoy these, check out this article from the BBC News.
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1 comment:
I think we all agree what gives power to the law is the punishment. So what is the punishment for dieing in the Houses of Parliament? Death? Next, a pregnant woman should be allowed to pee where ever;).
Have you heard about the mandatory daily long bow practice for guys over 14?
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