Naked woman causes a stir in Prenzlau: police inform!

Naked woman causes a stir in Prenzlau: police inform!

In Prenzlau, a special sightseeing tour causes excitement: an unclothed female walks through the city and sparks some lively conversations among passers-by. Again Northern Courier According to reports, the brunette woman, around 30 years old, was spotted several times near the Lidl market, on Turmcarré and on Stettiner Straße. She is only dressed in a large shopping bag and a headband, sometimes in sneakers, sometimes in sandals. Photos and a video of this extraordinary sight have been on social networks since last week.

The Uckermark police station has taken note of the incidents. According to Roland Kamenz from the East Police Department, it may be a health emergency for the woman. There are no instructions as to how passers-by should behave, but it has been suggested that the police should be informed if the woman is seen. Interestingly, the legal situation regarding nudity in public remains unclear.

Legal aspects of nudity

In Germany there is no explicit law prohibiting nudity in public. The Administrative Offenses Act (OWiG) only prohibits harassment of the general public. Catalog of fines explains that FKK, i.e. free body culture, is widespread in German-speaking countries and is not primarily practiced for sexual reasons. However, there are limits: nudity can be prohibited in certain places, such as in the forest or on the beach, if it bothers others.

What many people don't know is that you can relax naked in your own garden as long as it doesn't disturb the neighbors. A ruling by the Merzig District Court confirms this: A tenant lounging around in the garden was not a reason for termination as there was no disturbance of the peace in the house. Naked hiking is also possible, but heavily frequented routes should be avoided so as not to cause nuisance. However, on certain occasions, such as naked cycling, the jurisdiction can react sensitively and impose bans, explains the Attorney information.

Public nudity and its pitfalls

The public's gaze is not always welcome. According to Section 118 OWiG, nudity in public can be classified as “nuisance to the general public” and can lead to fines if there is no sexual motive. Exhibitionistic acts that occur for sexual pleasure are to be considered a criminal offense. However, there was no evidence of such incidents in Prenzlau. This gives hope that the brunette lady is simply enjoying her freedom in the warm air.

While the city of Prenzlau will certainly continue to discuss naked walking for a long time, it remains important for passers-by to handle the situation sensitively and inform the police if they encounter the brunette lady. In this way you may be able to contribute to education and help where help is needed.