Photographs in public places

[merovingian]

I am quite interested in taking photos and knew there were a few problems people were having due to the terrorism act i.e. People taking photos in public places were being searched on by police. I never knew things were this bad in our country.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/video/2...t-photographer

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/video/2...terrorism-laws

http://photographernotaterrorist.org/bust-card/


If I had not seen or read the above I would never have know what details you don't need to give to the police nor that security guards can do fuck all if you are on a public space.

It really brought home to me how our rights are being eroded away.

[James-w]

that first vid is an absolute joke, absolute power crazed cunts...

[d0ugbug]

yeah first video just goes to show these days they cant deal with anyone if it goes off the "training script" they can't handle it when people know their rights

[James-w]

clearly the guys know their rights, and the police only know a certain script to read from.. and when thats questioned or asked in more detail, the only answer that fat bloke on the bike had, was "well your gonna show me"

[Berser_KED]

Little bit disappointed that it doesnt show what happens after the videos?

[Luke]

The police and the politicians who run this country are the terrorists.

[Wiegieboard]

The police and the politicians who run this country are the terrorists.

In so many instances this is absolutely true.

[DanCrase]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/video/2...t-photographer

Well that's what happens when you try to stop Christopher Eccleston from taking photos!

[BenA]

I'm on his side but can't help thinking that it would have just been so much easier if he had just given his name and address, they would check, find nothing he leaves, 2 mins tops rather than 8 hours in cells...

[merovingian]

I'm on his side but can't help thinking that it would have just been so much easier if he had just given his name and address, they would check, find nothing he leaves, 2 mins tops rather than 8 hours in cells...

True but once you have given your name I believe they are allowed to record it. Would you really like your name logged against a report linking you to (potential) terrorism or even put on a 'terrorist' list?