Nudity in the UK...essentially legal as long as you arent doing anything illegal?

Anyone on the TN Staff Vouch for this?

Colin Unsworth
September 14 at 1:56 AM
Just seen this on another group.
I know that WNBR isn't necessarily about naturism, at its heart is a cycle campaign and nudity is just a way of getting a campaign noticed, it symbolises the vulnerability of cyclists, and has many other reasons.
But for some the body positivity and body acceptance message is just as strong.

I thought this group would find this info interesting.

Col.

NUDITY IN PUBLIC PLACES
I've read on a few naturist groups, where people have asked for information about "official" naturist beaches. Many naturists will be aware of the following but there are still many who aren't.
Whilst there are beaches which have been traditionally used by naturists for decades, there is actually no longer such thing as an "official" naturist beach. After years of campaigning by The Naturist Action Group and British Naturism and Parliamentary debate, it was decided in the spring of 2018, that Naturists no longer have to use "designated" areas to enjoy naturism, as simple nudity has been deemed harmless. It is what you do whilst you are naked which could be unlawful, as indeed it is when clothed. Providing it is not your intention to cause alarm or distress including lewd behavior or anything of a sexual nature, 'flashing' etc. you are quite within the law. Passive activities whilst nude include sunbathing, swimming, walking, cycling, house and garden maintenance etc. This means you are able to use any crown authority beach naked. (private beaches are governed by the land owner as far as the high water line.) I would'nt advise anyone to plonk themselves naked in the middle of a crowded beach which is occupied by clothed people but to move a little further away.
You can walk or cycle naked in open countryside, lanes, woodland etc. Swim naked in the sea, in rivers, lakes and ponds. Sunbathe naked on beaches or in your own garden or even do some gardening.
As naturists, we have the law on our side if we are sensible. Common sense is needed. We should choose appropriate places which are beneficial to naturism, avoiding close proximity to non naturists, but not necessarily out of sight. Town and city centres are not practical or appropriate places to be naked, due to unavoidable close proximity of non naturist people. It is a bit like a smoker blowing smoke into the face of a non smoker. Places like open countryside, woodland, remote lanes and tracks, beaches, lakes, rivers, ponds etc. are appropriate are beneficial to naturism and should be used. If out walking naked and you encounter a non naturist, be prepared to alter your course or if that is impossible, cover yourself with a strategically placed bag or hat for the few seconds it will take for them to pass. Do not struggle to get dressed or hide, as this could imply that you are doing something wrong. Be polite and give the amount of respect you would expect to receive. Carry in a bag, a copy of the College of Policing response guidance (see link below) for reference in case you are challenged. (even some police officers are still unaware of the law!)
Nudity in appropriate public places is not going to be accepted by the general public over night and if we keep hiding away it never will be. Being gay was once frowned upon and homosexuallity was once illegal but now after years of campaigning and awareness, it is largely accepted by society.
There are lots of places we can use where we maybe won't meet a soul except the odd dog walker. There are miles of beaches along our coastline which we can use. Not just the traditionally "official" beaches. The whole reason they became official was because they were regularly used by naturists.
I hope this is helpful.

https://naturistactiongroup.org//College-of-Policing-statem

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