Worlds wackiest laws

(28-06-2011 12:20 )terence Wrote:  the jocks are a as mental as the rest of us!
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source: weird-websites

Aberdeen: Any man owning more than 12 sheep must prove that he is not a 'pimp' (brothel owner)
Not true, but it wouldn't surprise me!

Any Scotsman found to be wearing underwear beneath his kilt can be fined two cans of beer.
Not true, you've obviously never seen the Tartan army.

Bagpipes must under no circumstance be played within 5 miles of any living creature.
Good luck with that

By law, on Rabbie Burns night, 25th January, all Scottish people must eat Haggis, Neeps and Tatties.
fuck off

Glasgow: By law, any person operating a Fish and Chip shop must provide Deep Fried Mars Bars as part of their menu.
Probably...
If someone knocks on your door and requests the use of your toilet, you must allow them access
That's just being nice! But it's not required by law any more.

It is against the law to blow up Glasgow Airport.
Technically it's against the law to blow up many public places, but I wouldn't advise trying Glasgow airport, if you enjoy owning a pair of balls...

It is illegal to be a drunk in possession of a cow. (cows seem to crop up alot! are they that dangerous??)
Yeah that is true.
It is illegal to hunt haggis between 1st April and 30th July.
That's the haggis hunting season!

It is illegal to kill an Englishman except for pleasure..... not sure abot this one!!!
I'm sure that one was legal 1000 years ago?
You are presumed guilty until proven innocent of some crimes.
All crimes.
That site was obviously a bit ehh...

The French are still the best when it comes to stupid laws.

As of spring this year it will be compulsory to carry a breathalyzer with you when you drive or ride in France. They cost 1,5 Euro and the fine is 17 Euro if caught without one.

Yes I thought it was a joke as well.

Plus another fine if your sat nav warns of speed cameras....

That a democratic Country such as our's should have a TV Censor such as Ofcom, how the fuck did that happen, where exactly did we go wrong

- In London, it is illegal for a City cab to carry rabid dogs or corpses.
- In England, it is illegal to die in the Houses of Parliament.
- It England, it is an act of treason to place a postage stamp bearing the Queen upside down.
- 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, yet you don’t have to tell him anything you don’t mind him knowing.
- Navy ships that enter London Port must provide a barrel of rum to the Constable of the Tower of London.
- A pregnant woman can legally relieve herself anywhere she wants, even, even in a policeman’s helmet.
- In Lancashire, no person is permitted after being asked to stop by a constable on the beach front to incite a dog to bark.
- All males over the age of 14 must carry out two hours a day of longbow practice.
- Freemen are allowed to take a flock of sheep across London Bridge without being charged the toll, they are also allowed to drive geese down Cheapside.
- In the UK, a man who needs to relieve himself in public can do so only if he aims for his rear wheel of his own car and keeps his right hand on the vehicle.
- In York, it is legal to kill a Scotsman within the ancient city boundary, but only if he is carrying a bow and arrow.
- In London, it is illegal to flag down a taxi if you have the plague.
- If a dead whale is found on the British coast, the head is legally the property of the King, and the tail belongs to the Queen - to use the bones for corsets.
- In England, in 1865, any self propelled carriage on a British highway had to have a crew of three men. One had to walk in front of the carriage with a red flag to warn horse drawn vehicles of it's approach.
- In London, city cabs by law must carry a bale of hay at all times.
- In Britain, in 1888, if your push bike was in motion, you legally had to constantly ring a bell.
- In Birmingham, after sundown it is against the law for a man and a woman to partake in sexual intercourse on church steps.
- In London, it is illegal to throw a stick for your dog, use an offensive powder like pepper on your jacket potato or use a camera tripod in any park.
- In London, domestic violence is legal as long as it's before 9pm and does not disturb your neighbours.
- In London, in the 19th Century, it was illegal to impersonate a Chelsea pensioner. The punishment was death.
- In England, in 1837, if a man kissed a woman against her will, she could legally bit off his nose.
- In Chester, the Welsh are banned before sun up and after sun set