Tag Archives: law

We’re all up in arms about it

Posted on February 20, 2009 by fotdmike

(Shut ITT – A mass demo against Brighton’s weapons factory, EDO-MBM/ITT. Wednesday 15th October ’08. Snatches by the cops started virtually straight away… this one for no apparent reason that I could see. Maybe just because he had a camera … Continue reading →

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Photographs like this may soon become illegal!

Posted on November 5, 2008 by fotdmike

Yep! According to some proposed legislation currently “going through the process” apparently I could get up to ten years in jail for taking a photograph like the above and publishing it in future! Read Terror Law and Photography on photojournalist … Continue reading →

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The war on photographers – you’re all al Qaeda suspects now

Posted on June 24, 2008 by fotdmike

Just read the following on the Big Knob Blog… “Once an activity falls under the shadow of suspicion, it is inevitable that other officials will get in on the act. They are now empowered to bend the law. Jobsworths of … Continue reading →

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Photography is not a crime!

Posted on March 29, 2008 by fotdmike

Just found (and joined) this great group on Flickr “Photography is not a crime“ Here, they can speak for themselves… About the group: Please post a photo or up to 3 photos of a situation that got you in trouble … Continue reading →

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