Petition

smcaul · 18th April 2008, 09:02

For those that do not know about it, there is a petition going for clarification of photographer rights.

You can sign it here http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/photographylaw/

Simon · 18th April 2008, 09:48

I don't know what these new laws are about but going from the overview on the petitions page it would seem some local authorities are trying to prevent people from photographing famous buildings/landmarks all in the name of the prevention of terrorism. I ask you... Whatever next - the restricted sale of long-range zoom lenses...

Okay... rant over.

JohnDotCom · 18th April 2008, 12:29

I got Stopped By British Transport Police and was asked to Stop taking details of trains when Photographing them,
Allegedly under the prevention of Terrorism Act.
I asked them to produce any Act that showed this was not allowed, they couldn't
They asked for a Platform Ticket or Authority (which I had)
They then said they would bring a High Ranking officer to deal with me.
I waited an Hour and gave up.

mantianak · 19th April 2008, 11:09

I got asked to stop taking photos in the West Quay at Southampton a while back. I asked why and the security bloke said it's because of the data protection act! I couldn't figure that one out especially as I only took a coulpe of my girl friend.

Jonathan · 21st April 2008, 22:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

I got Stopped By British Transport Police and was asked to Stop taking details of trains when Photographing them,
Allegedly under the prevention of Terrorism Act.

Not sure whether or not you were already aware of them John, but carrying a copy of the ATOC guidelines is usually a good idea.

http://www.networkrail.co.uk/aspx/777.aspx#photography

In general though it's a real shame that H&S and irrational levels of paranoia over terrorism have been allowed to get to this level. I must admit that feeling conscious I'm doing something "out of the ordinary" does hamper my photography a bit. It shouldn't be like this.

JohnDotCom · 21st April 2008, 22:19

Thanks for that, I will Print and carry a Copy.
I get a Permit for Steam Specials at "select" Locations with Orange Jacket etc.

DerekS · 21st April 2008, 22:44

A few years ago my daughter & I were prevented from photographing outside a new building near the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. The jobsworth said we might be looking at the computer screens in the offfices..
... From the pavement skywards up the building wall.

Anyway daughter dragged me away, we'd got the pics by then .

18th April 2008, 09:02	#1
smcaul Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDT Club Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Petition For those that do not know about it, there is a petition going for clarification of photographer rights. You can sign it here http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/photographylaw/ __________________ Just a few of my favorite pictures Click Here Freedom isn't free. Somebody paid!

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mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	I got asked to stop taking photos in the West Quay at Southampton a while back. I asked why and the security bloke said it's because of the data protection act! I couldn't figure that one out especially as I only took a coulpe of my girl friend. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

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Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I don't know what these new laws are about but going from the overview on the petitions page it would seem some local authorities are trying to prevent people from photographing famous buildings/landmarks all in the name of the prevention of terrorism. I ask you... Whatever next - the restricted sale of long-range zoom lenses... Okay... rant over.

18th April 2008, 12:29	#3
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I got Stopped By British Transport Police and was asked to Stop taking details of trains when Photographing them, Allegedly under the prevention of Terrorism Act. I asked them to produce any Act that showed this was not allowed, they couldn't They asked for a Platform Ticket or Authority (which I had) They then said they would bring a High Ranking officer to deal with me. I waited an Hour and gave up.

21st April 2008, 22:19	#6
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Thanks for that, I will Print and carry a Copy. I get a Permit for Steam Specials at "select" Locations with Orange Jacket etc.

21st April 2008, 22:44	#7
DerekS Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Malpas Posts: 1,526 Thanks: 34 Thanked 118 Times in 89 Posts	A few years ago my daughter & I were prevented from photographing outside a new building near the Bridgewater Hall in Manchester. The jobsworth said we might be looking at the computer screens in the offfices.. ... From the pavement skywards up the building wall. Anyway daughter dragged me away, we'd got the pics by then .