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AP’s campaign leads to Guardian investigation

AP’s ongoing campaign for the rights of enthusiasts to freely take pictures in public places has prompted an investigation by The Guardian.

Ten months after the 7 July terrorist attacks on London Guardian Unlimited sent reporter James Sturcke into the centre of the capital to find out whether taking pictures of London landmarks still attracts the unwanted attention of security personnel. Continue reading this item…

Photographers face wider anti terror curbs – Cameras trigger terrorism fears

Civilians are being told to be on guard for people carrying cameras and zoom lenses as part of anti-terrorism seminars being rolled out nationwide.

The Home Office insists that there is no alternative as Britain continues to be on a state of high alert for a possible terrorist attack.

The National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO) aims to train 60,000 volunteers – including security guards and council workers – as part of counter-terrorism measures in areas such as shopping centres, hotels and stations.

Each training session lasts three hours, including a coffee break, according to the project’s website. Continue reading this item…