Treason!

No, not Bradley Manning. He's getting 35 years. It used to be treason to BBQ the Queen's mute swan in formerly Great Britain.*

It is considered an offence to kill a wild mute swan as it is believed they are the property of the Crown, though centuries ago, their meat was considered a delicacy.

The birds are now protected under under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 and killing or injuring a swan used to be classed as treason under a law dating back to the 12th century.

Why does this remind me of The Pirates! Band of Misfits movie from last year?


*Not that I condone the random eating of swans or anything.