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Old February 17th 09, 11:54 PM posted to rec.photo.digital.slr-systems,rec.photo.digital
Roy G[_2_]
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Default Britain's horrific new photo law


"Rich" wrote in message
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Well the new Soviet state apparatus. The police say photogs won't be
bothered by it? Even without this law they've been searched, detained
and arrested too many times before this law was passed.


http://www.amateurphotographer.co.uk...hts_Police_war
n_of_terror_law_misuse_update_news_277211.html


Photographers' rights: Police warn of terror law 'misuse' (update)


Tuesday 17th February 2009
Chris Cheesman
community police

The Metropolitan Police Federation (MPF) has come out in support of
photographers by condemning the latest anti-terrorism legislation as
'unfair', 'poorly drafted' and open to misuse.

The body, set up to ensure high standards of policing, backs the campaign
led by Labour MP Austin Mitchell who is calling for the



This demonstrates just how little you actually know about the UK Police.

The Police Federation is the Trade Union for Policemen. It may well have
Ideals about Standards, but its main function is looking after the rights of
its members.

Roy G