Charlottechicken Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 No, not another dodgy topic about rock music, but did you realise we are all guilty of breaking the law? Apart from the 'No consuming of Mince pies on Christmas Day' law, here are some allegedly ancient and obscure laws which have never been repealed. In England all males over the age 14 are required to carry out two or more hours of longbow practice a week. More importantly, now please pay attention, it is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (yes, that does mean in a pub, get round that one). An easier one to avoid is the law stating that a bed may not be hung out of a window. Or that you are not allowed to eat chocolates on public transport. Lastly whilst window shopping do do your best to help out young mothers by covering the eyes of passing children as it is an offence for any boy under the age of ten to see a naked mannequin. In actual towns there is good and bad news for the Welsh. In Chester you can shoot a Welsh person with a bow and arrow but only inside the city walls and after midnight. Whereas in Hereford you are not allowed to shoot a Welsh person on Sunday with a longbow in the Cathedral Close. In Scotland meanwhile, you may not fish on Sundays, you can be arrested for being drunk in possession of a cow and if someone knocks on your door requiring the use of your toilet, you must let them enter. Also if you are Scottish be careful in York as providing it isn't Sunday, it is perfectly legal to shoot a Scotsman with a bow and arrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffie Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Andrew better keep clear of chester and hereford... very odd When we go to Scotland in jan we'll leave the cow behind then BBx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 it is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (yes, that does mean in a pub, get round that one). I hate to be pendantic, but the law actually states that it illegal to be 'under the influence of alcohol' in a licensed premises - an significant difference. The second you take that first sip of your pint, or glass of wine, you become 'under the influence' as opposed to the 3 or 4 or 20 pints it takes to get you drunk......... One of the many licensing laws that used to make me go 'Eh?! ' when I ran pubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Louise Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 The no fishing on public water one makes me laugh as it is heavily enforced I mean heaven forbid anyone should want to pursue their hobbies at the weekend You can still fish on private lakes on Sundays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 if someone knocks on your door requiring the use of your toilet, you must let them enter. I've heard that one, but apparantly you can legally remove all the toilet paper before you allow them access to the bathroom! There is also an ancient by-law in Edinburgh that states if you get cuaght short, you are allowed to urinate in the street, as long as you shout 'I'm in pain' 3 times while you wee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlottechicken Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 I hate to be pendantic, but the law actually states that it illegal to be 'under the influence of alcohol' in a licensed premises - an significant difference. The second you take that first sip of your pint, or glass of wine, you become 'under the influence' as opposed to the 3 or 4 or 20 pints it takes to get you drunk......... I'll be honest, I thought that 'under the influence' and 'drunk' were one and the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 You can be 'under the influence', and not be drunk. Once alcohol enters your bloodstream you become under the influence - it's why somepeople think they are ok to drive when they don't feel drunk - they're not, becuase they are still under the influence of alcohol, but not drunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gooner.girl Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Not allowed to eat chocolate on public transport???!!! Oh dear, bang me up now!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
