tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post3073035510285792854..comments2024-03-28T09:08:50.733+00:00Comments on Law and Lawyers: Legal Curiosities: Fact or Fable? ObiterJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04544226917595022902noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-36916987534628772842017-08-11T15:03:55.402+01:002017-08-11T15:03:55.402+01:00I appreciate everything you have added to my knowl...I appreciate everything you have added to my knowledge base.Admiring the time and effort you put into your blog and detailed information you offer.Thanks.<br /><a href="http://sanjoseelderlaw.com/" rel="nofollow">medi-cal attorney</a><br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01685492011160401049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-47361214452999812392013-05-10T10:44:53.190+01:002013-05-10T10:44:53.190+01:00As long as it lasts, ObiterJ. With governments so ...As long as it lasts, ObiterJ. With governments so concerned about obesity becoming a social problem, I wouldn't count on either mince pie on Christmas Day or freedom from compulsory sports practice for much longer. It will be nice, however, to be able to have my shot at a Scotsman next time I 'm in York. Italian Lawyernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-73649729956896172242013-05-03T08:13:36.290+01:002013-05-03T08:13:36.290+01:00By the way, it IS legal to eat a mince pie on Chri...By the way, it IS legal to eat a mince pie on Christmas Day and we do not have to practice Archery anymore!!ObiterJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544226917595022902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-62968343421227271892013-05-03T08:10:50.820+01:002013-05-03T08:10:50.820+01:00In English law, statutes remain in force until rep...In English law, statutes remain in force until repealed. Occasionally, old Acts are used to deal with contemporary issues. An example was the <a href="http://www.cps.gov.uk/news/latest_news/131_09/index.html" rel="nofollow">use of the Malicious Damage Act 1861 s.36</a> to deal with protesters who interfered with a train. Of course, whether an old statute is enforced is another matter.ObiterJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04544226917595022902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6110794854146484721.post-70662010700706507302013-05-02T23:06:06.099+01:002013-05-02T23:06:06.099+01:00"There is no rule of desuetude. "
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