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Looking through my old legal Statute books, I find that it is still illegal for every Englishman not to practice the Longbow for one hour per day.
I do not, so I break yjis law every day.
Do you ?
It would be against more recent law to use an offensive weapon in a public place.....
Which one wins in a court ?
Just a bit of fun.
Bob
2006-09-20 05:40:43 · 16 answers · asked by Bob the Boat 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
The Longbow statute is still valid until it is repealed. There is no automatic repeal but the statute can be overridden by a later law. There is no 'estoppel' or legitimate expectation which applies to statute law so as to repeal any statute. The question is, and must be, whether the statute has been repealed by implication by the passing of a later incompatible law. As the use of an offensive weapon in a public place is incompatible with the law about longbows the longbow law is repealed by implication and can, therefore, be of no effect.
2006-09-20 05:51:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think you only have to practice on sundays.
If you are practicing responsibly, then you are not using an offensive weapon.
I also heard that it is still a legal requirement for an englishman walking the walls of Chester to shoot Welshmen on sight.
Don't know if that's true.
2006-09-20 05:42:18 · answer #2 · answered by Hairyloon 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is also an old law that states a man must carry his bow and arrows whenever he's away from home. Interesting point is if anyone were to do so, would they be charged with carrying an offensive weapon.
2006-09-20 05:58:14 · answer #3 · answered by tizzy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Application of law is the isssue. If it has eveolved over time that a law is not enforced, it is likely that a court would toss the case out. It is call the principle of estoppel. In English law, the concept of Legitimate expectation in the realm of administrative law and judicial review is estoppel's counterpart in public law, albeit subtle but important differences exist.
2006-09-20 05:44:17 · answer #4 · answered by williejuly1 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you can only now use a Short Bow between 8am and 2pm on sundays.
The longbow was Outlawed !!!! when Robin Hood died.
2006-09-20 05:46:50 · answer #5 · answered by mentor 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
lots of englishmen breaking that law i expect.
and while we're on the subject here's one for the ladies,
it is forbidden in england for a lady to eat chocolates on public transport.
I am a criminal then, me and many other women then i suspect.
i think it would be better if we used them on you Andoo w
2006-09-20 05:46:37 · answer #6 · answered by Georgie's Girl 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is this a riddle? You say illegal NOT to practice everyday. Then if you don't, you are breaking the law.
....maybe you made a typo, but I don't understand.
2006-09-20 05:50:09 · answer #7 · answered by clone1973 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
u could use longbows to get rid of all the wogs in britain
2006-09-20 05:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by Andoo W 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
practice should be ok if it is in a controlled environment but i think they might object if your using real people as targets
2006-09-20 05:47:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
bob get yourself down the pub and relax your trying to hard
2006-09-20 08:42:21 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋