Is this claim true? Is there really a proposal to restrict the use of photography in public areas?
Posted by canvas on Thursday, 22 February 2007 10:32:45
There are a number of moves promoting the requirement of 'ID' cards to allow photographers to operate in a public place.
It is a fundamental right of a UK citizen to use a camera in a public place, indeed there is no right to privacy when in a public place.
These moves have developed from paranoia and only promote suspicion towards genuine people following their hobby or profession.
The UK Government is about to propose restrictions on photography in public places which could make street photography and documentary photography against the law.
There's a petition on the Downing Street website against the Government's proposals to restrict the use of photography in public areas. The petition can be signed by UK citizens and residents.
http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Photography/
Post edited by canvas on Friday, 23 February 2007 10:45:25
philistines, paranoia, art, ID cards, culture, Labour