From banning high heels from being worn in one country to making sure no armor may be worn in the houses of parliament, there are many weird rules when it comes to clothing. Let’s look at some of the strangest laws about clothing in the UK, as revealed by technology lawyers, EM Law, as well as those from around the world.
You Cannot Hang Clothes Across The Street
In the UK, it is technically illegal to hang your clothes across the street. While this law is rarely enforced, it’s still technically on the books. The law was created way back in 1847.
It is an archaic law that dates back to the 1847 Town Police Clauses act. This law prevents people from hanging their clothes across the street. Although it’s an old-fashioned law that is unlikely for anyone to break in our day and age, if anyone is caught, they might have to pay a fine of £1,000.
Pretending To Be a Police Officer Or Armed Forces Member
The Seamen’s and Soldiers’ False Characters Act 1906 and Police Act 1996 were put in place to prevent these issues from occurring. By doing this, impersonators can easily confuse members of the public, and it can also become very dangerous if people are found to be in the wrong situation.
No Armor Inside Parliament Quarters
In the UK, it is illegal for a member of parliament to enter the Houses of Parliament while wearing a suit of armour. This may seem like a silly law, but there’s actually a good reason for it.
The law was put in place by Edward II after an incident where two factions fought over their views. The law was designed to prevent any similar violence that broke out during that incident.
Wearing a full suit of armor in the Houses of Parliament is illegal by UK legislation and is governed by the Statute prohibiting Bearing of Armor (1313) Act.
No Camouflage Clothing
In Barbados, it is illegal to wear camouflage clothing. This law was put in place to prevent people from imitating the country’s military.
This legislation is stated in the Defence Act CAP. 159 Section 188, Subsection 1 Clause (b). The law is designed to prevent any confusion between members of the public and the country’s armed forces. It’s also worth noting that visitors to Barbados are not allowed to bring camouflage clothing into the country.
No High Heels In Greece
In Greece, it is technically illegal to wear high heels in public. This law was put in place to protect the country’s ancient sites and artifacts.
The law states that women cannot wear high heels at any archaeological site or monument. This means that females need to wear shoes since sharp-soled soles constantly contribute to the wear and tear of monuments.
Conclusion
While some of these laws may seem silly, it’s important to remember that there are many countries around the world with their own unique set of rules and regulations. What may be perfectly normal attire in one place could land you in hot water (or jail) somewhere else.
As always, people should do their research before traveling and make sure they’re aware of any strange clothing laws in the places they plan to visit.