Let us begin by giving a definition and some
synonyms of the words 'naked' and 'nude':
Definition:
Definition:
Naked (adj) - Being without clothing or covering
Nude (adj) - Naked or unclothed, as a person or
the body.
Synonyms:
uncovered, undressed, unclothed
Legal Position:
'While it is often accepted in western countries
that a naked human body is not in itself indecent, the circumstances of its
exposure, and any offence caused to others, may be deemed offensive or
disorderly. That principle is reflected in depiction of the
human form in art of various forms. This is the position, for example, in
Germany and Spain, although local laws in the latter country can stipulate
that public nudity is either restricted or not permitted. In Barcelona public
nudity used to be regarded as a recognised right, although there have been
successful prosecutions for public nudity even there and a local ordinance by
the local council in May 2011 empowers the authorities to impose a fine for
nudity and even being bare chested. In the Netherlands public nudity is
allowed on sites that have been assigned by the local authorities and other
suitable places which effectively means any complaint will cause one to be
arrested as a complaint is indication that the place was not
"suitable". The law in the UK, Under the Sexual Offences Act 2003 it
is not an offence to be naked in public in England and Wales.' Source:
Wikipedia
While in the UK it is not technically illegal to
be in the nude in public, using nudity to "harass, alarm or distress"
others is an offence against the Public Order Act of 1986. One man who is putting these laws to the test
is the UK's famous Naked Rambler, Stephen Gough, who for the last 6 years has
refused to wear any clothes at all. Please click on the image below to read
more:
What are your views? Should Mr. Gough have the
right to walk around in the nude?
Please click on the image below to read more:
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