Town order to register long-term visitors goes to court

The Constitutional Court is reviewing municipal order made by the North Bohemian town of Krupka, which requires non-locals to register their presence. The Ministry of the Interior filed a complaint against the ordinance, which requires all visitors over the age of 15 with permanent residence elsewhere to report to town hall should they remain in town for more than 30 days. The town hall says that such stays are a disturbance of public order and a danger to security and property. In its complaint, the ministry points to the constitutional right to freedom of movement and says the town exceeded its authority in making the ordinance.