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Photographic Terrorism

This blog relates to the previous one on section 76 of the Counter Terrorism Act which makes it illegal to photograph a police officer.

It's not really very clear how much of a police officer you are allowed to photograph. So we're going to test this law. On the 17th of March at 6pm there will be a small gathering at New Scotland Yard where we will be photographing the shoes of police officers. :-)

This event is being loosely organised by Mark Thomas who has previously protested against this law. Please come along and join in - possibly we may even be able to photograph some entrousered knees. Invite your friends, family and Auntie Ethel and remember to bring your camera.

Posted on Mar. 6th, 2009 | | Make a PA | 11 Announcements made on this trip | Add to Memories | Share

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[info]passengeraction

Hrmmm. Stills camera or video do you recon? Or maybe both.

But then if I video the event for posterity I'll definately be breaking the law.

Anyone know a lightning sketch artist?
Posted on Mar. 6th, 2009 08:14 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]severe_delays

I'm pondering bringing a notepad and pencil in order to sketch their shoes. According to the law that's also illegal. Mind you, according to the law, asking their name is illegal.
Posted on Mar. 6th, 2009 08:17 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]wechsler

Is it permissible, I wonder, to photograph an officer's shoes while s/he's not wearing them?

And what happened to Name, Rank and Serial Number? Can't even ask that now?
Posted on Mar. 6th, 2009 09:43 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]severe_delays

I fear you are possibly confusing photography with the Geneva Convention....or perhaps not.
Posted on Mar. 6th, 2009 09:46 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]passengeraction

It's Name, Rank and Number anyway - contrary to popular belief squadies don't tend to roll of some genetic production line :)
Posted on Mar. 8th, 2009 12:12 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]severe_delays

Name, rank, number and shoe size!
Posted on Mar. 8th, 2009 02:12 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]lancisto

I am not a shoe size!
Posted on Mar. 8th, 2009 08:38 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

[info]thestormie

i wish i could be there >:{
Posted on Mar. 9th, 2009 02:43 am (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]techiebabe

Wouldn't it be easier to turn up with a small child (one wearing a toy policeman's helmet for greater effect) and pose as a tourist, saying "Little Sammy's always wanted to be a policeman, can he have his photo taken with you please?"

I bet you'd get a photo that way. And it would be just as illegal.

(Could any officer who was willingly photographed be done for aiding and abetting?)
Posted on Mar. 9th, 2009 01:06 pm (UTC) | | Thread | Reply

[info]severe_delays

Nonono! We *want* the tourists to be arrested for taking photos of rozzers. Think of the benefit to the economy!

I think an officer would be more likely to be done for telling you that something illegal is legal. It's a form of entrapment and a fairly serious offence in itself. I forget what the name of the crime is but I'm sure some clever bod will be along soon to remind me.
Posted on Mar. 9th, 2009 07:11 pm (UTC) | | Parent | Thread | Reply

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