There has been a lot of confusion over photographers rights, with many people in the UK complaining of being stopped and searched purely because they were taking photographs in a public place.
The British Journal of Photography reports that following weeks of intense media coverage, the Metropolitan Police have re-issued guidelines on the use of anti-terror legislation on photographers to its staff members, highlighting the fact that ‘people taking photographs in public should not be stopped and searched unless there is a valid reason’.
The article also publishes the easy to understand guidelines.
Article:- Met Police re-issues guidelines on use of anti-terrorism legislation on photographers – 14 Dec 09
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