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Why is a photographer suspicious?
The unanswered question at the heart of this is, why does a person taking photographs make police suspect them of being a terrorist? Those of us who are sane can't see any rational correlation; photography is a normal and popular pursuit.
Posted by: Pete Boyd on 07 Jul 2010 at 17:00
why indeed
It's easier for the police to go after what's in front of them, and thus be seen to be making a noise, than it is to actually find criminals.
Wasn't it S.44 that was ruled illegal by the EUCHR recently, or was that S.43? Either way, it looks like there's still going to be an effort to get it removed.
Mind, it's not up to the police to say whether legislation is legal or not; their role is to enforce it, and presumably in their short-sightedness will continue to say they work under UK law only, as a way to pass the 9-5.
Maybe this is why we need http://yourfreedom.hmg.gov.uk/ ...
Posted by: Tim on 07 Jul 2010 at 17:21
Correction
Jules is 15 - an important point that most of the reports I have seen have been getting wrong. Not only does this reflect (even more) badly on the police but it also means that he is two months short of eligibility for membership of the NUJ and, therefore, a press card i.e. 'the proper accreditation'. Why did the police, therefore, make a point about his not having accreditation? As they got his details this time, they are aware of his age.
Posted by: Jane Hobson on 08 Jul 2010 at 08:03
1984...
why this obsession with "terror"?
has it ever occured to yoy that there are other reasons behind these measures?
i lived in england for two years and am unable to comprehend why you do not protest; are you totally blind for what kind of society you are allowing top develop?
Posted by: apicus on 08 Jul 2010 at 11:11