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Peelers Deny Extended ‘Sus’ Powers

Terrorism Act: Photography fears spark police response

Police have moved to reassure photographers that soon-to-be released government guidance for officers will not give them more stop and search powers under the Terrorism Act 2000.

The statement came as the Metropolitan Police confirmed that officers used the anti-terrorism legislation to stop a schoolboy who had [...]

Govt. Tells Plod to Curb Their Enthusiasm

Government reminds police about terror powers

Next month police forces will be advised to draw up ‘aides memoire’ to remind officers that their Stop and Search powers are only to be used in ‘exceptional’ circumstances, Amateur Photographer can reveal.

The move follows a government pledge to ensure police officers apply Section 44 of the [...]

Album Art Game – October 2008

How to play

Crossing the Road…

Public Information Film (circa 1972, UK):

Ooh! Me Purse!!

BFI Archive – Blackpool

Boro Bobbies’ Ignorant Interference

Video shows photographer in police quiz fiasco

Police have spoken out after a YouTube video (no ,longer available) showed a photographer being stopped while legitimately taking pictures in Middlesbrough city centre.

In the video, posted on 3 September, the police’s reason for stopping the photographer is far from clear.

An officer asks to see [...]

Running for a Bus…

Public Information Film (circa 1969, UK):

Fire Doors Save Lives…

Public Information Film (circa 1976, UK):

FirstView – October 2008

This month’s contribution to FirstView;

Title: Dylan Breakfasts…

Details: Dylan getting more of his porridge in/on his catchin’ than in his mouth, I think

Date & Time: 01/10/2008 AM

Location: Blackpool, Lancashire

Camera: Nikon D100, AF Nikkor 28-105 (handheld, fill-in flash)