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Subject: [OM] UK Photography Petition
From: Martyn Smoothy <photo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sat, 04 Apr 2009 14:26:24 +0100
Hi,

I realise it won't do any good..... :-(

just wanted to draw the attention of UK members to the petition on photo 
restrictions in the latest counter terrorism diktat - 
http://petitions.number10.gov.uk/Photorestrict/

"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."

Only takes a minute or so to sign up... should you wish to......

Regards - Martyn Smoothy

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