Law is very important for a society to function properly. Without proper law and order, problems will naturally increase. Have you ever wondered what would happen if the very laws that were made to solve the problems in society caused the problem? There are countries in the world with many laws that will surprise you. Let’s see what are some of the strangest laws in the world.
You may have often heard about banning alcohol, cigarettes, tobacco, and pan masala. But have you ever heard of banning chewing gum? Chewing gum has been banned in Singapore since 2004. The government’s argument behind the law is that the ban is for hygiene. Not only this, you can not bring chewing gum from outside this country. If you have chewing gum in your hand. It will not be allowed to exit the airport.
A country where jogging is banned
Walking Exercise
Burundi is a country where jogging is not an option in East Africa. Although jogging can be beneficial for your health, you cannot do jogging in this country. The reason behind this strange law was that people were doing anti-social activities under the guise of jogging.
Names of children
Down syndrome disorder is born in 37 thousand children every year in India
Kids can’t name as much as you want. The government will decide which name to use instead. This strange law is in Denmark. In Denmark, your child cannot be named at will. The government will provide a list of 7,000 names for this. You must select a name in it. You need to name your baby in such a way that he knows the gender. If you want to put the name of your choice that is not on the list. You must seek permission from the church and the government.
Restrictions on blue jeans
Blue Jeans
You know about the dictatorship of North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un. Kim Jong Un is also known for making strange laws in his country. Blue jeans are banned in North Korea. It is banned in North Korea to protect it from the influence of Western culture.
