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From: "Chris & Caroline" <>
Subject: Englands Dumb Laws
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 22:46:42 +0100

Here are a selection of some laws that are still in force in England.
And you thought the English were crazy? You're right!!!!
Chris and Caroline

The severest Penaltys will be suffered by any commoner who doth permit his
animal to have carnal knowledge of a pet of the Royal House (enacted by
George I)

Any person found breaking a boiled egg at the sharp end will be sentenced to
24 hours in the village stocks (enacted by Edward VI).

It is illegal to stand within one hundred yards of the reigning monarch when
not wearing socks (enacted by Edward VI)

Chelsea Pensioners may not be impersonated.

A bed may not be hung out of a window.

It is illegal for a lady to eat chocolates on a public conveyance.

Mince pies can not be eaten on Christmas day

It is legal for a male to urinate in public, as long it is on the rear wheel
of his motor vehicle and his right hand is on the vehicle.
Explanation: One of many Hackney Carriage Laws that have been unaltered for
over 100 years, and it has alledgedly been done on mass during taxi/council
disputes.

Placing a postage stamp that bears the Queen (or King) upside down is
considered treason.

AND THE BEST ONE OF ALL...............
A license is required to keep a lunatic.

more to follow...............................



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