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If you found a washed-up whale on British shores,�would the law let�you keep it for yourself? Take this quiz to test your knowledge of�such British�legal oddities.

1. Magistrates are legally able to use 'reasonable force' to turn back an alien invasion of the UK as long as the aliens:

Don't have a licence to invade
Haven't received a royal summons
Are radioactive
Refuse to comply with the Highway Code

2. As Prime Minister, which of the following would not be able to advise on the appointment of the Archbishop of Canterbury?

Jeremy Paxman
Vanessa Feltz
Robbie Williams
Victoria Beckham

3. If a whale is caught in British coastal waters, who can claim ownership of the tail?

The person who found it
The king
The Prime Minister
The queen

4. In 1888, local authorities in Middlesex passed a ruling that cyclists should dismount under what circumstances?

When faced with an angry beggar
When deer have strayed onto the road
When a horse-drawn carriage is approaching
When it's raining after dark

5. Why is it illegal to impersonate a Chelsea Pensioner?

To prevent conmen from stealing their pensions
To prevent conmen from stealing their enormous breastpocket medal displays
To keep the Chelsea Pensioner real
Because such elderly former footballers deserve our respect

Updated: 16/03/2009