Restrictions on Photographers – Petition to Downing Street

I had not realised until just now that there are new laws restricting photographers from taking photographs:

"On the 16th of February, the Government passed a law (in the Counter Terrorism Act) making it illegal to take a photograph of a police office, military personnel or member of the intelligence services - or a photograph which 'may be of use for terrorism'. This definition is vague at best, and open to interpretation by the police - who under Home Secretary guidelines can "restrict photography in public places".

We call for these vague restrictions to be lifted, as they can easily be mis-used by the police."

You can add your name to this petition by going to the Downing Street website.

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