Bizarre Laws of the UK for Kids
Monty Lord
‘They say that ignorance of the law is no defence. So thank goodness for Monty’s book. I had no idea I was running so many risks in terms of how I have been leading my life! Lots of fun to be had here.’ - Sir. Peter Wanless, CB – Chief Executive, NSPCC
Have you ever heard a bizarre law and thought, that can’t possibly be true? Is it genuine? Was it ever in existence or just an urban myth that became so embellished over time? There are surprisingly, a great many laws still in existence on the statute books today, that would make your jaw drop. Whilst bizarre as these laws may now seem to us, it begs the question, are we in fact, unknowingly breaking these laws on a regular basis?
For example…
Is it illegal to own a pet whale but not a tiger?Is it illegal to cause a nuclear explosion?Were mince pies once illegal?Was Dr. Frankenstein ever real?Why was cricket against the law?Why does The King hold an MP prisoner?…all these questions and more will be answered in this latest book by Monty Lord.
This book is a highly entertaining read for anyone who enjoys reading about the more bizarre applications of UK law throughout the centuries along with some rather macabre consequences along the way.
Duration - 7h 13m.
Author - Monty Lord.
Narrator - Monty Lord.
Published Date - Friday, 13 January 2023.
Copyright - © 2023 Monty Lord ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
‘They say that ignorance of the law is no defence. So thank goodness for Monty’s book. I had no idea I was running so many risks in terms of how I have been leading my life! Lots of fun to be had here.’ - Sir. Peter Wanless, CB – Chief Executive, NSPCC Have you ever heard a bizarre law and thought, that can’t possibly be true? Is it genuine? Was it ever in existence or just an urban myth that became so embellished over time? There are surprisingly, a great many laws still in existence on the statute books today, that would make your jaw drop. Whilst bizarre as these laws may now seem to us, it begs the question, are we in fact, unknowingly breaking these laws on a regular basis? For example… Is it illegal to own a pet whale but not a tiger?Is it illegal to cause a nuclear explosion?Were mince pies once illegal?Was Dr. Frankenstein ever real?Why was cricket against the law?Why does The King hold an MP prisoner?…all these questions and more will be answered in this latest book by Monty Lord. This book is a highly entertaining read for anyone who enjoys reading about the more bizarre applications of UK law throughout the centuries along with some rather macabre consequences along the way. Duration - 7h 13m. Author - Monty Lord. Narrator - Monty Lord. Published Date - Friday, 13 January 2023. Copyright - © 2023 Monty Lord ©.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:15
Dedication
Duration:00:00:44
Epigraph
Duration:00:00:14
Foreword
Duration:00:01:52
Preface
Duration:00:02:55
Introduction
Duration:00:03:40
Chapter 1: An Englishman’s Home Isn’t His Castle
Duration:00:18:00
Chapter 2: Animals & Fish
Duration:00:34:19
Chapter 3: Apparel, Accessories & Appearance
Duration:00:30:41
Chapter 4: Assault, Injury & Death
Duration:00:10:46
Chapter 5: Behaviour
Duration:00:23:51
Chapter 6: Courts
Duration:00:14:15
Chapter 7: Death & Execution
Duration:00:41:32
Chapter 8: Food & Drink
Duration:00:10:39
Chapter 9: Foreigners
Duration:00:14:25
Chapter 10: Fun & Games
Duration:00:24:41
Chapter 11: Indecency
Duration:00:09:17
Chapter 12: Justice
Duration:00:32:17
Chapter 13: Money
Duration:00:07:09
Chapter 14: Parliament
Duration:00:14:22
Chapter 15: Police
Duration:00:16:49
Chapter 16: Punishment & Torture
Duration:00:32:43
Chapter 17: Religion & Puritanical Behaviour
Duration:00:20:34
Chapter 18: Roads, Pathways & Waterways
Duration:00:15:24
Chapter 19: The Royal Household
Duration:00:24:24
Chapter 20: Trades
Duration:00:09:23
Chapter 21: Witchcraft & Other Sorcery
Duration:00:11:00
About Author
Duration:00:05:37
Closing Credits
Duration:00:01:51