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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.