Bruce <no@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> observed
>"MB" <mb@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:
>>
>>Who confirmed that he had done nothing wrong (fortunately he found a
police
>>officer who actually knew the law).
>
>
>In that, he was fortunate. Personally, in the current febrile
>atmosphere, I just avoid taking any pictures that include, or might
>include, other people's children.
>
>My son's school banned all photography as a result of pressure from
>some parents. I understand their concerns, but there is a strong
>element of paranoia in all this, and who knows where it will all end.
>
>As for knowing the law, there is not a single written law that anyone
>can refer to which tells you where and/or what you can or cannot
>photograph. Everything is based on legal precedent and the opinion of
>a court on what is reasonable.
>
>However, there is a generally accepted right that you can take
>pictures of almost anything (or anyone) from a public right of way.
>The real problems come when you try to publish them, whether for
>financial gain or not. Issues of image rights and possible defamation
>come into play.
>
>I have a feeling that, before too long, the Government will have to
>bring forward specific legislation in the form of a statute that makes
>all this much clearer. Sadly, in order to gain widespread approval, I
>think that this will involve more restrictions rather than less.
>
>** Posted from http://www.teranews.com
**
Yes, please ensure that your MP has signed Austen Mitchels EDM to get
the situation clarified.
http://edmi.parliament.uk/EDMi/EDMDetails.aspx?EDMID=35375
I spoke to my MP and he's sup****ted it. Only ONE THIRD of MPs see the
need.
Incidentally, regarding the OP, I wrote a balanced letter to the Mail's
message board, sayign nothing illegal re taking photos in public, but
there were times when it was reasonable for someone to ask you politely
to desist.
I note that it said "30 replies received - mine not being one of them!"
Moderation is not what the Mail requires!
Mike
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Michael J Davis
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alone with a sign that reads, 'Reasonable informed discussion
of the issues as soon as feasible!' " -- David Brake
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