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Six obscure rules that are still law in the UK
Kitty KnowlesNov 13, 2014 Government lawyers are preparing to change archaic rules which made it illegal to ‘impede escape from a shipwreck’ and to make ‘assaults with intent to obstruct the sale of grain’ in the Offences Against the Person Act 1861. Perhaps they should look over these obscure legal oddities, too… 1 Armour in parliament
Despite often-heated debates, according to the 1313 Statute forbidding Bearing of Armour, MPs are not allowed to wear a suit of armour in Parliament. 2 Planks of wood
Under the Metropolitan Police Act 1839, it is illegal to carry a plank along a pavement. The Act also forbids flying kites, playing annoying games, and sliding on snow in the street. Killjoys! 3 Drinking with animals
Under the Licensing Act 1872, it is illegal to be drunk in charge of a horse. This Act also bans being drunk in charge of a carriage, cow or steam engine. 4 Pigsties on the pavement
Most neighbours will be happy that, according to the Town Police Clauses Act 1847, it is an offence to keep a pigsty in front of your house or to slaughter cattle in the street. 5 Carpet beating
Under the same Act, it is illegal to beat or shake any carpet or rug in any street. That said, the beating or shaking of a doormat is allowed before 8am. 6 Drinking in pubs
Worryingly for many, it is illegal to be drunk on licensed premises. The Licensing Act 1872 states: “Every person found drunk… on any licensed premises, shall be liable to a penalty.” More: The six greatest musical feuds in historyKeep reading...Show less Who is Emmanuel the emu' s owner Taylor Blake
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