As millions prepare to get their scare on this Halloween an expert has warned revellers to avoid one costume that could have serious legal repercussions. According to UK laws anyone found to be dressing as a police officer or member of law enforcement in public this Halloween could face fines up to an unlimited amount, and even jail time in some cases.
This is due to the Police Act 1996, which sets out that anyone dressing as police with intent to deceive would face up to six months in jail and an unlimited fine. Even without intent to deceive, those dressed as law enforcement could still be found guilty of an offence and fined up to £1,000, and simply having any article of police uniform on you could result in a fine of up £200.
Looking further afield, Halloween brings with it a range of weird and wonderful laws that still stand true today. Aruna Verma, Associate Professor Programme & Student Lead GDL, MA Law & Conversion Programmes at The University of Law (ULaw), delves into some of the spookiest laws to watch out for this Halloween:
