unusual laws in britain.

nathansphase | 21:11 Thu 05th Jul 2007 | Law

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I posted a poser earlier about a bale of hay being a requirement by law for a cabbie.which got me thinking are there any other unusual laws that are still current in the british isles?

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Ethel

Under the Licensing Act of 1872 it is illegal to be drunk in charge of a cow - �200 fine or jail for 51 weeks.

This law hasn't been repealed and is still on the statute books.

nathansphase

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Wow thats cool i better be careful with my cider when i venture out on my farm ! lol

chompu

Have at look at the Town Police Clauses act 1847, particulary section 28. Quite a lot in there, some still used, some which have fallen into disuse.

kempie

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/4619942.st m

Jack_Sikora

You can commit some public order offences in in private.

loonytunes

There is no law about carrying a bale of hay in a taxi. It was only a byelaw in London and was repealed decades ago. Kept alive only by some drivers to get bigger tips from tourists for the novelty value.

loonytunes

Sorry didn't see the answer to the previousl query.