Huge turnout for street photography rights

Author:

Olivier Laurent

Today's gathering of photographers to defend their rights to take pictures in public places has been deemed a huge success as more than 1000 and close to 2000 photographers came together in Trafalgar Square. Read our report on BJP Online here.

The event was extensively covered by the media. The Guardian wrote that 'Trafalgar Square in central London was lit up by flash bulbs,' while the BBC reminded readers that the powers granted by Section 44 were found to be illegal by the European Court of Human Rights.

Even Agence France Presse dispatched a team to cover the event. It interviewed amateur photographer Lucy Hogan, from Bath, who said: "The support has been incredible. There are so many here today, even photographers from Italy.

Amateur Photographer's news editor Chris Cheesman was also present. He reports that the event was marked by only one incident when 'an officer was seen pursuing the woman as she walked away from the crowd.' Read his report here.

Listen to photojournalist Marc Vallée's reaction to today's huge turnout:

Listen to protesters screaming for their rights:

More photos of the event:

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