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UK Photographers Rights...
In the UK...fancy taking photos in public...
http://www.sirimo.co.uk/2009/05/14/uk-photographers-rights-v2/www.sirimo.co.uk/ukpr
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Re: UK Photographers Rights...
Interesting article. Most of restrictions listed would apply to any city, any country. Where it gets interesting is the part of National Security and "Anti Terrorism".
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Re: UK Photographers Rights...
I came across this on the web a couple of days ago but cannot for the life of me find whee I got it from , I thought it was of the 'professional photographer' magasine website but I have been searching for ages and can't relocate it, which is a shame becauyse there was more..
anyway I copied this at the time so thought I'd share:
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Know your rights
What should you do if a PC tells you to stop taking photographs?
Ask on what grounds you’re being stopped. Establish whether they think you’re causing an obstruction, trespassing, causing a breach of the peace, or some other offence. Politely ask what evidence they have. What if it’s obstruction?
This may sound trivial, but it’s actually a criminal offence – for instance if your tripod obstructs the movement of people or traffic or if you’re obstructing an officer in the exercise of his duties. If they’re not being reasonable state your case clearly and ask for their name, number and police force so you can lodge a complaint.
What if it’s trespass?
This is not a criminal offence in England or Wales – the police can’t arrest you for it though the property owner (or his representatives, eg. British Transport Police) can ask you to leave and use reasonable force to eject you. The owner cannot confiscate your camera or delete your pictures, but he can obtain a court injunction to stop you using any shots you’ve taken. The only exceptions to this are railways, aerodromes, military bases and explosives factories: trespassing here is a criminal offence.
What if it’s a Stop & Search?
Ask the police for the reason they’re searching you. You do not have to give your name and address; you do not have to explain why you are there; you are not required to be actively compliant; there is no permission to collect DNA. Make notes about the officers searching you – name, number and police force. Afterwards hold on to the Search Record. Complete and submit Liberty’s search monitoring form (www.liberty-human-rights.org.uk).
Consider making a complaint to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (www.ipcc.gov.uk) and/or write to Lord Carlile, the independent monitor of the implementation of anti-terrorism legislation (Lord Carlile of Berriew QC, The House of Lords, London SW1A 0AA).
Can police confiscate my camera?
According to police guidelines and the Police and Criminal Evidence Act 1984 (Code B): no. They can only search/seize your camera if it’s for specific evidence of a crime (eg. obstruction). If they insist, cite the Human Rights Act 1998 wherein police must show respect for your personal property. Under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, material such as a journalist’s notes, photographs, computer files or tapes are classified as Special Procedure Material, which have a higher level of protection than ordinary possessions. Note that the same material can be seized and examined by police if the photographer is arrested as a suspect and the material is considered evidence in the alleged crime for which they have been arrested.
How can I get my kit back?
Depending on the circumstances, if they do confiscate your gear, make a formal request in writing and keep a note of all correspondence. If images/memory cards are held as evidence in a case against you they will be retained until the court case. Your camera should be returned to you immediately.
What if the police want to delete your images?
According to police guidelines, they can’t ask you to do this. Importantly, the images constitute evidence of your innocence. Police guidelines state: “Members of the media have a duty to take photographs and film incidents and we have no legal power or moral responsibility to prevent or restrict what they record… Once images are recorded, we have no power to delete or confiscate them without a court order, even if we think they contain damaging or useful evidence.”
What if they ask me for a permit?
On public (council-owned) property you’re completely within your rights to take photographs without a warrant, licence or permit. A UK press pass is a wise investment: join one of the accredited organisations, which can issue them such as the NUJ (www.nuj.org.uk) or BPPA (www.thebppa.com). If you still get hassled, write to your MP and lodge a formal complaint.
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Re: UK Photographers Rights...
Good info guys, thanks
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