pcspb1 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 The first copper had been on put in the washer at the wrong setting. No, he was given the job straight from school as there were no jobs left at mcdonalds... Before we know it, we will have to have a licence to take photographs in public places - and failure to present the licence when asked by a Police officer will result in the photographers arrest... and there will be (as there is little of already) no presumption of innocence until proven guilty - future laws will reflect the contrary and it will be for the detainee to prove innocence... or something along those lines... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 We won't, the government have actually given the met a bit of a kicking over the misuse of the anti terror laws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 No, he was given the job straight from school as there were no jobs left at mcdonalds... Before we know it, we will have to have a licence to take photographs in public places - and failure to present the licence when asked by a Police officer will result in the photographers arrest... and there will be (as there is little of already) no presumption of innocence until proven guilty - future laws will reflect the contrary and it will be for the detainee to prove innocence... or something along those lines... Will the licence be cheaper if we only take black and white photo's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyjama Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 This is crazy isnt it, but the thing is we can all say its terrible, but we should do something about it. But what to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 This is crazy isnt it, but the thing is we can all say its terrible, but we should do something about it. But what to do? Respect the law and stay out of trouble, if not you will become a criminal. Bit of a no-brainer for some people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcspb1 Posted January 11, 2011 Share Posted January 11, 2011 Will the licence be cheaper if we only take black and white photo's? even more so if registered blind, or if you are a photographer aged 70 or more.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyclone Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 Respect the law and stay out of trouble, if not you will become a criminal. Bit of a no-brainer for some people. How is that doing something about the misuse of police powers? Surely writing to your MP would be a start, rather than your advocated 'do nothing'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alchresearch Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 This is crazy isnt it, but the thing is we can all say its terrible, but we should do something about it. But what to do? Maybe something has already been done? How many of these stories have made the news recently? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manofstrad Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 How is that doing something about the misuse of police powers? Surely writing to your MP would be a start, rather than your advocated 'do nothing'. Aren't they the same thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcspb1 Posted January 12, 2011 Share Posted January 12, 2011 An excellent resource, both for the snap-happy tourist, and the more seasoned 'togger' can be found HERE An absorbing read, with many and several links to particular confrontations, representations and legal footings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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