Want to go topless? Better check the law
ABOUT half of British women who sunbathe topless on beaches abroad do so without first checking whether it is legal, a survey by the Foreign Office (FO) revealed yesterday.
One in seven men admitted having sex in a public place on holiday – an extremely serious offence in some countries.
The FO also warned that homosexuality is illegal in many popular holiday destinations, including Morocco and Goa. There were several incidents in Morocco last year where individuals were charged, resulting in one Briton being imprisoned for three months.
Jess Prasad, manager of the FO's Know Before You Go campaign, said: "With more people travelling outside the eurozone this year, it is ever more important that people familiarise themselves with the local laws and customs before they go."
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