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'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... It is 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.

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"'Fascinating, entertaining and thoroughly researched tale of social legal history by Monty Lord. Intriguing to see how laws are dreamt up and ways of bypassing them are continually invented! Well done Monty, Utterly Brilliant.' - Timmy Mallett, TV presenter, broadcaster, and artist. '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 'Incredible writing for a 17-year-old intuitive, relevant, topical, informative whilst being highly entertaining! This book is warm, funny, moving and relatable for every age! Should be on the curriculum in every school!' - Tina Malone, English actress, Shameless, Brookside, Dinnerladies, Celeb Big Brother, Celeb MasterChef 'In his book, Bizarre Laws and Curious Customs of the UK, Monty Lord reassures me that it is not ""Illegal to stand within 100 yards of the Reigning Monarch Without Wearing Socks"". Suffice to say, I once did, but that's another story. Monty brings humour to his eclectic gathering of stories taken from the legal curiosities of the United Kingdom and, like any such smorgasbord, there is a rich spectrum of tasty clues to our nation's story scattered among them all. A jolly read and, despite the banquet size of the book, everything is delivered in manageable, informative, and chirpy chunks.' - Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionaich OBE VR, The Governor of Edinburgh Castle 'Monty Lord demonstrates an incredibly deep understanding of the UK's constitutional and legal heritage, and conveys to the reader these complex customs in a clear and entertaining way ... Monty Lord's brilliant writing makes this book accessible to everyone ... I hope this book inspires more people to enter the legal profession, where they can encounter these fascinating customs first hand.' - The Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland KBE KC MP"

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With a strong interest in challenging injustices through the law, Monty became a BBC Young Reporter and a Director and Legal/Investigative Reporter for both Get Success, an independent television production company and Young Legal Eagles. As a world memory champion, Monty is the youngest person in the United Kingdom with the most world records, holding 5 Guinness World Records for world memory challenges. An accomplished public speaker, Monty has spoken avidly about The Rule of Law, access to the law for children and young people and using enhanced memory techniques to address inequalities in the education system. He's spoken about the rights of the child at TEDx talks, Amnesty International and to world leaders at the United Nations in Geneva. He advocates for children and young people at the United Nations Major Group for Children and Youth. Headteacher, St. Joseph's RC High School, Horwich, Bolton, UK.

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