Polar Bear is correct in that it is unlawful to change lanes in a roundabout. Typo on my part, now corrected. As for entering the roundabout in the outside lane, the same rules apply as if you were entering a multi-lane highway. You may enter in the lane closest to the curb or outside of the highway if it is unoccupied, even if the other lanes are occupied. To say otherwise negates the value of multi-lane roads.
In a roundabout, if you are in the inside lane you must stay in your lane, even to exit, which is identified by the short broken white lines on the roadway. If you choose to exit at the junction, that is you lane and you must stay in your lane, not cut over into the outside lane. If you do choose to move into the outside lane and hit another vehicle in the process, you are liable and will likely be cited by the police. If everyone followed the codified laws, instead of what they think is or should be OK then there would be fewer accidents.
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