This document discusses 10 unusual laws from different countries around the world. For each law, the author characterizes the type of law and provides their opinion on the reason for the law. The laws discussed include: 1) It being illegal to die in the UK parliament; 2) A former ban on women wearing pants in Paris; 3) The banning of chewing gum in Singapore; 4) A requirement to smile in Milan; 5) Making ugly faces at dogs being illegal in Oklahoma; 6) Forgetting your wife's birthday being a crime in Samoa; 7) Only electricians being allowed to change light bulbs in Australia; 8) Divorce being illegal in the Philippines and Vietnam; 9) Leaving the house without
This document discusses 10 unusual laws from different countries around the world. For each law, the author characterizes the type of law and provides their opinion on the reason for the law. The laws discussed include: 1) It being illegal to die in the UK parliament; 2) A former ban on women wearing pants in Paris; 3) The banning of chewing gum in Singapore; 4) A requirement to smile in Milan; 5) Making ugly faces at dogs being illegal in Oklahoma; 6) Forgetting your wife's birthday being a crime in Samoa; 7) Only electricians being allowed to change light bulbs in Australia; 8) Divorce being illegal in the Philippines and Vietnam; 9) Leaving the house without
This document discusses 10 unusual laws from different countries around the world. For each law, the author characterizes the type of law and provides their opinion on the reason for the law. The laws discussed include: 1) It being illegal to die in the UK parliament; 2) A former ban on women wearing pants in Paris; 3) The banning of chewing gum in Singapore; 4) A requirement to smile in Milan; 5) Making ugly faces at dogs being illegal in Oklahoma; 6) Forgetting your wife's birthday being a crime in Samoa; 7) Only electricians being allowed to change light bulbs in Australia; 8) Divorce being illegal in the Philippines and Vietnam; 9) Leaving the house without
In my opinion I would characterize this as a Civil Law because I think the reason of the law is to maintain the royal place in its highest and safest location for the people to live. 2. Until 2013, it was illegal for women to wear pants in Paris In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Civil Law in their country because I think the reason if the law is to show distinction between man and woman. 3. Chewing gum is banned in Singapore In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Natural Law because I think the reason of the law is to get rid for disrespectful act of chewing gum while having conversation or even just spitting it somewhere. 4. In Milan, it is a legal requirement to smile at all times. In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Natural and Church Law because I think the reason of the law is to always show respect to other people by smiling and frown is a form of disrespecting other people. 5. In Oklahoma, it is illegal to make ugly faces at a dog In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Natural and Church Law because I think the reason is they refer the dogs as companion and loyal. It would be disrespectful for others to see if they were making fun of a loyal animal. 6. In Samoa, it’s a crime to forget your wife’s birthday In my opinion I would characterize this as a Natural Law because I think the reason of the law is to practically show how well a person treasure and respect each other. It would be a great disappointment for both members to forgot a special information. 7. Only a qualifies electrician is allowed to change a light bulb in Victoria, Australia In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Civil Law because I think the reason of the law is to consider all possible professions. However, it is also giving respect to the profession of a person and to protect the citizens as well. 8. Divorce is illegal in Philippines and Vietnam In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Church Law because I think the reason of the law is because Marriage is composing of vows of a couple that lasts for ever. 9. In Thailand, it is illegal to leave your house if you are not wearing underwear In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Natural Law because I think the reason of the law is to give respect for each other by getting properly dressed. 10. Flushing the toilet after 10 pm is illegal to Switzerland In my opinion, I would characterize this as a Natural and Civil Law because I think the reason of the law is to give respect to other people, the reason of the toilet flushing considered as a noise pollution and it would be troublesome if you have use the bathroom after 10 pm.