Corton Beach!

As Released to BN

News Release
June 28 2010:
For immediate release:
Corton Beach Clarification
Waveney District Council and Suffolk Police are seeking to clarify the
position regarding acceptable activities on the site of the former naturist
beach at Corton.
Although the beach is no longer designated specifically for naturist use,
by-laws do not prohibit nude sun-bathing and it is not an illegal activity.
However other activities - for example a man deliberately exposing himself, or
other obscene acts - are illegal and police will continue to take action against
anyone carrying out any activity which causes harassment, alarm or distress.
This also includes anyone who is abusive towards naturists using the beach.
Superintendent Ian Sidney of Suffolk Police said: "We have received several
calls in the past few weeks and have attended the beach to investigate reports
of inappropriate behaviour.
However there is no law to prevent naturists using Corton beach and we would
hope that all communities can respect the wishes and activities of others as
long as they are reasonable." Cllr Ken Sale, Waveney's Portfolio Holder for the
Environment said: "The Council made a decision to remove the special designation
for Corton Beach and it is no longer a stretch for the express use of naturists.
However naturism itself is not illegal on any beach and it is now for all our
communities to behave appropriately and with respect for others."
ENDS.