Naked Rambler told to cover up for court date

Naked rambler Stephen Gough was asked by a judge to be suitably clothed in future after he attended a court hearing today naked.

Stephen Gough: Appeared at Southampton Crown Court. Picture: Neil Hanna/TSPL

• Naked Rambler Stephen Gough told to appear “suitably clothed” to court for hearing

• Gough was remanded by magistrates in Southampton for allegedly breaching Asbo

Bearded Gough, 54, had just pleaded not guilty to breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) on February 28 this year banning him from going nude in public places.

Remanding him in custody, Judge Guy Boney QC said: “Just one thing. I have done you the courtesy of keeping my clothes on while hearing this case.

“I’m sure that the judge trying your case would appreciate you appearing before him suitably clothed. Do you understand?”

Gough replied: “I understand.”

Gough of Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, is alleged to have breached the order the same day it was imposed by magistrates in Southampton when he showed his buttocks and genitalia in public after leaving the court.

The hearing at Winchester Crown Court was told that Gough would be using Article 10 of the Human Rights Act - freedom of expression - as part of his defence.

There was no application for bail and Judge Boney adjourned the case for trial at Southampton Crown Court on June 19.

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