Advice to photographers in Uk (was "My fellow criminals...")

[bill]

Originally Posted by earleygallery

Probably something akin to a national register for photographers, akin to sex offenders, so that the police can quickly run a check on you when they stop you for 'suspicious photography' and keep a log of where you were, what you were photographing etc.

There was a time when I would have treated such a post as a joke, but I fear you could well be right...

Regards,

Bill

[farnz]

Originally Posted by earleygallery

Probably something akin to a national register for photographers, akin to sex offenders, so that the police can quickly run a check on you when they stop you for 'suspicious photography' and keep a log of where you were, what you were photographing etc.

They don't need to go to that extent, James, they just need to pass legislation requiring anyone who operates a camera to hold a Photography Licence and display it while operating a camera. That way they wouldn't have to wait for you to commit a suspicious photography violation before capturing you in their database and they could include all mobile phones with cameras, which would include the majority of the population, and have a decent crack at becoming Big Brother. Any sale or trade of an instrument that records a picture would need to be registered with the Police and only licensed photographers would be allowed to purchase such a potentially offensive weapon.

Aldous Huxley, you have a lot to answer for ...

Pete.

[mojobebop]

i believe it is an attempt to stop photographers, short & simple.
there was an incident here in the states publicised where 2 middle eastern men were on a ferry. they went into sensitive areas of the ship, video taping as they went.
due to pc they were not stopped. they were, (i believe never located), tho their photo was publicised.

if this had been an american, anglo male i know for a fact he would have been
stopped, probably arrested.
i think they just do not want people photographing in case of police misconduct.
power only wants more power.

[stevelap]

Yet another incident, this time involving two pro news agency photographers:

British Journal of Photography - Photographer detained in Parliament Square

[chris_livsey]

A glimmer of hope.

British Journal of Photography - Met spies not FIT for duty

[andybarton]

Amateur Photographer reader wins Freedom of Information request news

The fight back is beginning

[stunsworth]

One step forward, another back...

Fit Watch campaigners describe how they were arrested and bundled to the ground | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Video of what happened here...

Video: Arrested for asking a policeman for his badge number | Environment | guardian.co.uk

[elansprint72]

Originally Posted by stunsworth

One step forward, another back...

Fit Watch campaigners describe how they were arrested and bundled to the ground | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Video of what happened here...

Video: Arrested for asking a policeman for his badge number | Environment | guardian.co.uk

Beat me to it with this fine example of dangerous criminals being detained, Steve.

[bill]

A Harry Potter actor has admitted growing cannabis in his mother's north-west London home.
Jamie Waylett, 19, who plays bully Vincent Crabbe in the film series, pleaded guilty to growing 10 cannabis plants in tents at the Kilburn house.
The court heard police found shots of the plants on Mr Waylett's camera after he was arrested for taking a picture of officers as he and a friend drove past.


Defending, Cheryl Rudden said Waylett had been videoing the road side for a music compilation when he caught the attention of officers.



Full story here: BBC NEWS | UK | England | London | Potter actor admits drug charge


Regardless of the offence, I would like to think that this is sloppy journalism, but...



Regards,


Bill

[elansprint72]

Wizard story Bill.

[bill]

http://www.l-camera-forum.com/leica-...tml#post970858

Not a crime - British Journal of Photography

Regards,

Bill

[andybarton]

Anyone free August 8th in London? Frank?

I'd go if I were in the area, and will certainly attend any meetings that they arrange in the NW.

We are proud to announce the formation of a new campaign for photographers’ rights – I’m a Photographer, Not a Terrorist!

Photography is under attack. Across the country anyone with a camera is targeted as a potential terrorist. This campaign is for everyone who values visual imagery and press freedom.

This campaign will co-ordinate a collective response to the restrictions on photography across the country. We will be organising events where photography is restricted to show how pointless these restrictions are. It will also be an information resource for photographers’ rights and will map areas where photography is restricted.

Come to the launch party for this new campaign on Saturday the 8th of August at The Foundry in East London from 6pm till late.

I'm a Photographer, not a Terrorist

[andybarton]

Two photographers sue the Met for harassment

The fight back is gathering pace

Police chief mulls photographer's legal threat - Amateur Photographer

[spylaw4]

News from the BJP:
also on Phnat.
and more here.
Hopefully some progress?

[elansprint72]

I've printed out the Home Office Circular linked in Brian's post above. Copy is now in my bag. It spells it out fairly plainly.

[andybarton]

Another tourist gets the "Welcome to London" treatment from three armed officers. This time witnessed by AP Editor Chris Cheeseman

It's just outrageous. Complaints to your MP are completely useless.

Armed police swoop on Thames tourist

[earleygallery]

Good to see that the Police are taking a more rational approach now what with the additional training and guidelines on photography in public they're meant to have had

[elansprint72]

Originally Posted by earleygallery

Good to see that the Police are taking a more rational approach now what with the additional training and guidelines on photography in public they're meant to have had

I suspect that they had been reading The Famous Five: "Constable, that person looks foreign, arrest him at once!"

[andybarton]

Try this one:

PhotoLegal | PhotoLegal presenters witness unlawful stop and search

[elansprint72]

Originally Posted by andybarton

Try this one:

PhotoLegal | PhotoLegal presenters witness unlawful stop and search

I was previously unaware of the verb photowalk, however, it's a good'un and I'll use it as and when the opportunity arises.
On the subject of Police Community Support Officers and their knowledge of even the most elementary basics of law I am, after what has happened to me this week, rendered speechless. Nothing to do with photography but I feel that I may be turning into Haddock.

Anyone familiar with Uncommon Law by AP Herbert will instantly understand what I mean.