Bizarre UK laws - true or false
Bizarre UK laws - true or false
As you've probably heard before, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even in a policeman's hat. But did you know failing to report grey squirrels in your garden is illegal? And that so is being drunk in charge of a cow? Granted, none of the aforementioned laws are strictly enforced, though they are among a raft of historic ones that remain on the statute books after centuries. Do you think you know which ancient laws are true and which are false? Take this quiz to find out!
As you've probably heard before, a pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants – even in a policeman's hat. But did you know failing to report grey squirrels in your garden is illegal? And that so is being drunk in charge of a cow? Granted, none of the aforementioned laws are strictly enforced, though they are among a raft of historic ones that remain on the statute books after centuries. Do you think you know which ancient laws are true and which are false? Take this quiz to find out!
All beached whales and sturgeons must be offered to the reigning monarch.
MPs are not allowed to wear armour in Parliament
In 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, it is illegal for an adult male to walk around without at least three pounds, and violators can be charged with vagrancy.
In Britain, it is illegal to change your clothes in your car.
It is illegal for any barber to hum, whistle, or sing while cutting a customer's hair.
It's against the law to beat or shake any carpet or rug in the street in London.
It is illegal to jump the queue when buying a tube ticket.
It is illegal to knock on someone's door and run away.
If someone knocks on your door in Scotland and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter.
In Newcastle, doors of all public buildings must open outwards.
It is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
A gentleman must remove his top hat when boarding and travelling on a London Underground train.
It is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen's image upside-down.
Eating mince pies on Christmas Day is banned in England.