The restricted number of people and the reservation requirement for access to the Donn'Anna and Monache beaches in Naples have been declared unlawful by the Campania Regional Administrative Court.
The ruling, issued in favor of the Committees for the Free, Free and Clean Sea, condemned the Municipality of Naples and the Port Authority to pay the legal costs.
The limited access system, introduced during the pandemic and maintained even after the end of the emergency, was deemed harmful especially for unaccompanied minors and low-income families. The latter, in particular, were penalized by the limit of three weekly reservations, which effectively prevented them from freely enjoying the sea.
The satisfaction of the committees for the free sea
The spokespersons of the Committees they commented with satisfaction on the decision of the TAR, hoping that the mayor of Naples will respect the sentence without appealing. "The bathing season is over and the next one is about to begin - we read in a note - we hope that the mayor will demonstrate that he will follow the decisions of the judiciary".
The Committees also criticized the practice of "free beaches by reservation", calling it an oxymoron, and announced that they will continue to fight to guarantee free and open access to the sea. Among the objectives, to combat the illegitimate extensions of beach concessions and to open access to the public coast, currently closed or privatized.
Appointment on March 29 and 30 in Naples, where the Committees will host the national conference of Mare Libero, to discuss the next initiatives to defend the right to the sea for all.
In short
The restricted number of people and the mandatory reservations for access to the Donn'Anna and Monache beaches in Naples have been declared unlawful by the Campania Regional Administrative Court.
- The ruling, issued in favor of the Committees for a Free, Clean, and Open Sea, condemned the City of Naples…
- The limited access system, introduced during the pandemic and maintained even after the emergency ended, has been deemed harmful…
- The latter, in particular, were penalized by the limit of three weekly bookings, which effectively prevented them from freely enjoying…
Key questions
What is the main point of the news?
The restricted number of people and the mandatory reservations for access to the Donn'Anna and Monache beaches in Naples have been declared unlawful by the Campania Regional Administrative Court.
Why is this news relevant?
The ruling, issued in favor of the Committees for a Free, Clean, and Open Sea, condemned the City of Naples…
Which detail helps us understand the case better?
The limited access system, introduced during the pandemic and maintained even after the emergency ended, was deemed harmful, especially for minors...
It is important that the TAR has cancelled the restricted number for the beaches, but I am not sure that this decision will solve everything. People need more access to the sea, especially in the summer. There should have been more guarantees for minors and families.