Strange laws
is it illegal to challenge someone to a duel in canada?
Yes under section 71 of the criminal code
t/f: the Maximum combined number of cats and dogs allowed in a person's place of residence is 5?
True. The maximum is 3 dogs and 2 cats combined.
At a beach in Italy is it illegal to build a sandcastle?
Yes it is Illegal. It is because it blocks paths that people may be on
what are canada's 2 official languages?
English and French
Can a child under 12 be convicted of any offence?
No person shall be convicted of an offence in respect of an act or omission on his part while that person was under the age of twelve years.
are you permitted to scare the king?
No under section 49 of the criminal code
t/f: the maximum length of a dogs leash can be 3 meters
True for any person walking their dog in a public place
In Denmark, do parents have to follow laws in regards to nameing their children?
Yes. There is a list of 7,000 names to choose from that are socially acceptable. Parents are also not allowed to use surnames as first names
Name a fundamental freedom
2. Everyone has the following fundamental freedoms: (a) freedom of conscience and religion; (b) freedom of thought, belief, opinion and expression, including freedom of the press and other media of communication; (c) freedom of peaceful assembly; and (d) freedom of association.
Is it illegal to carry a weapon while attending a public meeting?
Yes
Every person commits an offence who, without lawful excuse, carries a weapon, a prohibited device or any ammunition or prohibited ammunition while the person is attending or is on the way to attend a public meeting.
A person is permitted to water ski at night in canada
No! under section 250 of the criminal code
t/f: when it is above 0 degress and below +27 degress a vehicle is not allowed to idle for more than 3 minutes in the span of 60 minutes
True! unless its a public transport vehicle or it needs to run in order to be repaired.
in Milan Italy is is illegal to NOT be smiling. the 2 exceptions to this law are:
when attending a funeral or visiting a hospital.
Years ago a person may be fined if they were caught not smiling.
Does a police officer have the right to approach me on the street and decide to search me?
NO!
8. Everyone has the right to be secure against unreasonable search or seizure.
what is robbery composed of?
Stealing and assaulting in some nature
in Quebec is it illegal to block your own driveway with your car?
Yes! you can be subject to a $50 fine for blocking your own driveway.
t/f: only the Ottawa Police Mounted Patrol Unit or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police are allowed to bring a horse into a park
True
name a country where it is illegal to wear camouflage
Barbados, Jamacia, Dominicia, Saint Lucia, Trinidad, Zambia, Ghana, Phillipines
Can any citizen of Canada enter or leave the country at any time?
Yes!
6.(1) Every citizen of Canada has the right to enter, remain in and leave Canada
When is a person permitted to use as much force as necessary?
a) to prevent the commission of an offence
(i) for which, if it were committed, the person who committed it might be arrested without warrant, and
(ii) that would be likely to cause immediate and serious injury to the person or property of anyone; or
(b) to prevent anything being done that, on reasonable grounds, he believes would, if it were done, be an offence mentioned in paragraph (a).
in Kanata (west end of Ottawa) is it illegal to paint your garage door purple?
NO! This is a common myth. No bylaw says a garage door can not be painted purple.
is a person permitted to use a ball diamond on any day between the 16th day of October and the 30th of April of any year in Ottawa
No!
Can cutting down a cactus in Arizona result in time in prision?
Yes! it is important to their ecosystem
Why was the Charter created?
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms (the Charter) protects basic rights and freedoms that are essential to keeping Canada a free and democratic society. It is a powerful force for progress, protection, and fairness with the power to influence our society by interpreting laws and policies. The Charter ensures that the government, or anyone acting on its behalf, doesn’t take away or interfere with these rights or freedoms in an unreasonable way
is a person guilty of committing a crime if they attempt but fail to suceed?
Yes they are guilty!
24 (1) Every one who, having an intent to commit an offence, does or omits to do anything for the purpose of carrying out the intention is guilty of an attempt to commit the offence whether or not it was possible under the circumstances to commit the offence.