MikeyT Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Just reading a book and one of things that is randomly mentioned in it, was that a law was passed a few hundred years ago (and apparently still stands because no one has thought to abolish it) is that it is/was a hangable offence to 'Impersonate an Egyptian". If you find any others, be interesting to see what they are...or from other countries. Got me thinking about other laws that might still be around that were never abolished. Here is just a handful. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing It is illegal to enter the houses of Parliament in a suit of armour 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Just reading a book and one of things that is randomly mentioned in it, was that a law was passed a few hundred years ago (and apparently still stands because no one has thought to abolish it) is that it is/was a hangable offence to 'Impersonate an Egyptian". How did the Bangles survive? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Rod Hull Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Just reading a book and one of things that is randomly mentioned in it, was that a law was passed a few hundred years ago (and apparently still stands because no one has thought to abolish it) is that it is/was a hangable offence to 'Impersonate an Egyptian". If you find any others, be interesting to see what they are...or from other countries. Got me thinking about other laws that might still be around that were never abolished. Here is just a handful. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing It is illegal to enter the houses of Parliament in a suit of armour 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 I'm going tropical fish shopping in Liverpool next weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stay Positive Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 I'm going tropical fish shopping in Liverpool next weekend! The woman in that tropical fish shop is 97. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facecloth Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 The woman in that tropical fish shop is 97. Hmmm maybe I'll leave it then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScouseFox Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Soooo, wonder where the nearest tropical fish store is... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonno24 Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 I forget which city this is still a law but apparently it is still legal to 'urinate in the street while hobbling on one leg and exclaiming that you are relieving yourself' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexikokopops Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Just reading a book and one of things that is randomly mentioned in it, was that a law was passed a few hundred years ago (and apparently still stands because no one has thought to abolish it) is that it is/was a hangable offence to 'Impersonate an Egyptian". If you find any others, be interesting to see what they are...or from other countries. Got me thinking about other laws that might still be around that were never abolished. Here is just a handful. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing It is illegal to enter the houses of Parliament in a suit of armour 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 That last one is usually down as "it is legal to murder a Welshman in Chester..." and is actually the case anymore, so I'd take the rest with a pinch of salt. There's a legal condition (the name of which I forget) which states that a law doesn't actually need to be repealed if a law made since makes the original law illegal. This is the case with the Welshman one (since murder laws passed since make the original law null and void). Also, with the tropical fish one for instance, even if it was true (which I doubt), it is very unlikely to still be the case because of decency laws which have been passed since. What a twattish post. SOrry about that. Now, if you'll excuse me I'm off to tell some children that Santa doesn't exist. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doctor Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 England: It is illegal for a male to urinate in public. It is allowed only if the person aims for the rear wheel of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle at all the time. Not the UK but: In Samoa, it is illegal to forget your wife's birthday. In Pennsylvania, it's against the law to tie a dollar bill on a string on the ground and pull it away when someone tries to pick it up. In Florida an elephant tied to a parking meter must pay the regular parking fee. In Oklahoma, if dogs wish to congregate in groups of three or more on a private property, they need to obtain a permit which must be signed by the Mayor. edit: http://www.abovetopsecret.com/forum/thread533166/pg1 Can't believe some of them: In the state of Washington, it is illegal to have sex with a virgin under any circumstances. Texas: When two trains meet each other at a railroad crossing, each shall come to a full stop, and neither shall proceed until the other has gone. Canada: If you are released from prison, it is required you are given a handgun with bullets and a horse, so that you can ride out of town Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yojoe36 Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexikokopops Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet I asked a policeman if this was true when I was at Peterborough away in our League One season. His response? "Only if I can shit in her helmet". Pure gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Rod Hull Posted 20 November 2011 Share Posted 20 November 2011 Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day In Scotland "1657 - During the reign of Oliver Cromwell they were banned along with other Christian traditions and acts. When they were reintroduced to Britain their size was again reduced, to the size as they are today, so that they could be served individually, especially to guests. They were named Wayfarer Pies. 1659 - In 1659, Oliver Cromwell's Puritan influence spread across the Atlantic ocean to American British Colonies, and many towns of New England went so far as to actually ban mincemeat pies at Christmas time. Christmas was actually banned in Boston from 1659 to 1681. Those celebrating it were fined". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trav Le Bleu Posted 21 November 2011 Share Posted 21 November 2011 Just reading a book and one of things that is randomly mentioned in it, was that a law was passed a few hundred years ago (and apparently still stands because no one has thought to abolish it) is that it is/was a hangable offence to 'Impersonate an Egyptian". If you find any others, be interesting to see what they are...or from other countries. Got me thinking about other laws that might still be around that were never abolished. Here is just a handful. It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the British monarch upside-down In Liverpool, it is illegal for a woman to be topless except as a clerk in a tropical fish store Mince pies cannot be eaten on Christmas Day In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, including in a policeman’s helmet The head of any dead whale found on the British coast automatically becomes the property of the king, and the tail of the queen It is illegal to avoid telling the tax man anything you do not want him to know, but legal not to tell him information you do not mind him knowing It is illegal to enter the houses of Parliament in a suit of armour 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 So let me get this straight... if a dead whale is washed up, it's head becomes the Queen's tail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Itsthejoeker Posted 21 November 2011 Share Posted 21 November 2011 Tennessee: You can’t shoot any game other than whales from a moving automobile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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