French towns fine men €150 for going topless in public streets
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Emma Beddington
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Dozens of French towns, including Narbonne, have started fining people €150 for walking around bare-chested, in swimwear, or barefoot in public. The article discusses this trend, noting that about 15 people were fined in Narbonne last summer, and questions whether similar bans could happen in the UK, with the author expressing hope they won't.
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bskyFrench towns fine men €150 for going topless in public streetstheguardian.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledNarbonne, near the Mediterranean coast, has joined at least 30 other municipalities in banning anyone from wandering around town bare-chested, in swimwear or even barefoot
€150 (£130) fine for those flashing excess flesh
about 15 people were fined when Narbonne started enforcing its 'please stay dressed' code last summer
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