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“All Citizens are Equal before Law and are Entitled to Equal Protection of Law”-Article 27 of the Constitution of the People’s Republic of Bangladesh



Issue No: 94
November 22 , 2008

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Human Rights advocacy
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Law amusements

Intriguing Laws...

United Kingdom

No cows may be driven down the roadway between 10 AM and 7 PM unless there is prior approval from the Commissioner of Police. (Metropolitan Streets Act of 1867)

All land must be left to the eldest son.

Divorces are outlawed.

Since 1313, MPs are not allowed to don armour in Parliament.

With the exception of carrots, most goods may not be sold on Sunday.

It is illegal to be drunk on Licensed Premises (in a pub or bar).

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).

A bed may not be hung out of a window.

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

Any boy under the age of 10 may not see a naked mannequin.


Source: www.geocities.com

 
 
 


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