Cyclists - Outlaws in the Mediaeval Sense.

Anyone remember this term from school history lessons : caput gerat lupinum? 


Apparently it passed from English law in 1789, but I confidently expect the government to officially re-introduce it some time soon for non-motoring victims of motorists.

After all, recent court cases (which are a rarity in themselves) already illustrate its de-facto use as a legal principle.

Yesterday I fished out my cycling helmet from the shed and began wearing it while riding.
I have not worn it for several years. In a civilised nation I would not need to. However, in this third-world, morally bankrupt kleptocracy, even the minimal amount of protection it offers exceeds that offered to me by the law.

For a more carefully worded  explanation than I can give:

https://beyondthekerb.wordpress.com/2014/02/12/futility/#more-571

https://beyondthekerb.wordpress.com/2014/01/31/at-the-going-down-of-the-sun/

http://aseasyasridingabike.wordpress.com/2014/02/13/death-on-the-streets/

See also:
Helen Measures, Kenan Aydogdu - legally sanctioned killers.