In a surprising ruling, Spain’s Supreme Court has upheld a €1,080 fine imposed on a man who entered a police station in Valencia completely nude and refused to dress despite multiple requests from officers.
The case centers around Alejandro Colomar, who visited the station on August 20, 2020, intending to file a complaint while having clothes packed in his backpack.
While public nudity has been legal in Spain since 1988, individuals can still face fines for causing public disturbance.
The provincial court previously deemed Colomar’s nudity a disruption to the police station’s normal operations, leading to the fine for “disobedience.”
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Officers argued that his bare presence created discomfort and interrupted the functioning of the facility.
Colomar contended that he was exercising his right to be nude, but his argument did not sway the court.
On October 3, the Supreme Court ruled that the police’s request for him to put on clothes was justified, emphasizing the need for maintaining public order.
This isn’t the first time Colomar has attracted attention for his public nudity.
In September 2022, he made headlines when he attempted to enter a Valencia court wearing only boots for a trial related to previous fines for public nudity.
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The ruling has sparked discussions about the balance between personal freedom and public order in Spain, where attitudes towards nudity can vary widely.
As Colomar considers his next steps, the case serves as a reminder of the legal boundaries that exist, even in a country known for its liberal stance on nudity.