2025
Rights and Obligations of Urbexers in the Context of the Legislation of the Czech Republic
DUDA, Danuta; Kamila TUREČKOVÁ and Michal MÁRTONBasic information
Original name
Rights and Obligations of Urbexers in the Context of the Legislation of the Czech Republic
Authors
Edition
DANUBE, SCIENDO, 2025, 1804-6746
Other information
Language
English
Type of outcome
Article in a journal
Field of Study
50501 Law
Country of publisher
Czech Republic
Confidentiality degree
is not subject to a state or trade secret
References:
Marked to be transferred to RIV
Yes
Organization unit
School of Business Administration in Karvina
EID Scopus
Keywords in English
URBEX; Law; Czech Republic; Brownfield; Urbexer
Tags
Tags
International impact, Reviewed
Changed: 6/3/2026 14:20, Miroslava Snopková
Abstract
In the original language
Urban Exploration (URBEX) is an experiential exploration of abandoned and disused buildings and sites, so-called brownfields, with the aim of visually registering one's presence there, and at the same time experiencing the sensation of knowing something illicit and dangerous. Urbexer is well aware that his actions violate the law when entering someone else's often structurally disturbed and waste-laden property, often in a non-standard way and despite a clear prohibition. Given the increasing intensity of URBEX and its popularity among individuals and groups, it is necessary to identify the legal aspects of this conduct. The intention of this paper is to define, within the framework of Czech legal norms, the rights and obligations of the urbexer-explorer, a person who performs Urban Exploration as a voluntary, leisure activity, which, however, is associated with a number of risks and limitations.