28th October Advanced English Practice (C1/C2) - No Dying Here

Today's episode is about an unusual law that means it is illegal to die in Parliament. Listen here to find out more about it.  If you want to read along with the audio find the article ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Please help support the production of this podcast and the written articles by joining me on Patreon. This can be done for as little as £1 per month. Without your support, we won't be able to continue. Click ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more details. If you want more information about private lessons at whatever level you need email me at [email protected] Check your understanding What unusual law is discussed in the article, and where is it enforced? What was the historical context that led to the creation of the law against dying in Parliament? How is the law about dying in Parliament related to concerns about infectious diseases? Despite the law's seemingly absurd nature, why is it still upheld but not enforced? Can you share a myth related to this law, and why is it debunked in the article?