Photographing the photographer photographing the photographers
Amendments to the Counter Terrorism Act – which comes into force in the UK today - allow for the arrest and imprisonment of anyone who takes pictures of police officers, and some other public servants, “likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism”.
The NUJ fears that the law will be used to stop news photographers doing legitimate work.
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Ami.Sanyal (40 months ago | reply)
what a ridiculous law!
DHS added this photo to their favorites. (40 months ago)
dennymeta (40 months ago | reply)
I'm more worried about them using the law to stop people taking photos of police bonking people over the head at demos and protests.
Ami.Sanyal (40 months ago | reply)
exactly! the fact that they may be caught in photos or video is one of the things that keeps them accountable. did you see what the cops did in Oakland a few months ago: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Tmh9B8LVxM
Benjamin Arseguel / propelfilms added this photo to their favorites. (40 months ago)
Ihor Vorotnov (39 months ago | reply)
Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photographers Being Photographed, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Definitive Picture (12 months ago | reply)
The terrorists win when we citizens lose our freedoms, the authorities need to remember who they are working for.
jann_on added this photo to her favorites. (5 months ago)