A postman has issued a plea to residents: please don't answer the door naked. Reece Petch, who shares his delivery experiences on social media, says he has encountered customers in various states of undress, from underwear to nothing at all.
Postman's plea
In a video, Reece said: "We need to talk some serious business right now, ok? I made a video a few months ago talking about, I don't really care what you come to the door in." He added that people shouldn't feel insecure about wearing pyjamas or comfy clothes, but he clarified that doesn't grant complete freedom regarding door-answering attire.
"I'd be lying if I said some people don't come to the door in nothing," he stated. He described a woman who "always answers the door in underwear. Even in the winter," and an elderly man who "genuinely just comes to the door just b***-naked, nothing on at all."
Legal position
In the UK, there is no law against answering the door naked or semi-clothed. In fact, it is legal to be naked anywhere in the UK, even in public. However, indecent exposure – intentionally exposing genitals in a way likely to cause alarm or distress – is illegal, as explained by Tyler Hoffman Solicitors.
The key difference between indecent exposure and public nudity is intent. If the intent was to be seen and cause alarm or distress, it likely qualifies as indecent exposure. Accidental exposure is generally not treated as such. Convictions can lead to up to two years in jail and placement on the sex offenders register, along with fines or community service.
Reece concluded his video with an appeal: "If I deliver to you, please don't answer the door naked. Just for everyone's sake."
