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What the rules for sunbathing naked in your own garden? What the law says
Law experts say nude sunbathing is legal in a private garden if it is not intended to cause alarm or distress to neighbours.
- Temperatures could soar past 38C this week, with forecasters from the Met Office expressing "growing confidence" that the record of 35.6C set in Southampton in 1976 will be broken.
- Regarding garden activities, sunbathing naked is legal provided there is no intent to cause distress to others. Nick Ross, law lecturer at ULaw, noted, "Full public nudity is also not a crime" without intent to cause alarm.
- The actual law states it will "normally be appropriate to take no action" unless members of the public were actually caused harassment, alarm or distress from nudity without sexual context.
- Nick added, "It's advisable to let the neighbours know this is what you're planning" or find a garden section shielded from view to avoid unnecessary shock or police involvement.
- The Health Security Agency warned of significant impacts on health services and a rise in deaths, particularly among those aged 65 and over, as sweltering heat could last until Thursday.
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What the rules for sunbathing naked in your own garden? What the law says
It’s important to know the rules when it comes to sunbathing – especially if you plan to strip off to avoid tan lines
·Weymouth, United Kingdom
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