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Simon Taylor, photographer and webmaster, has started an online petition on the UK government's 10 Downing Street website against possible future restrictions on street and other documentary photography.

The issues surrounding this petition are based on identity cards which are being proposed, and are already in use by some, photography bodies and organisations. Taylor states that these cards "will serve to create an 'uber class' of photographer, and restrict the use of cameras by normal citizens."

Taylor was prompted to start the petition after two members of his local camera club were asked to leave a (public) rugby match that they decided to take some pictures of. They had a legal right to be there as it was taking place in a public park and they were legally allowed to take pictures of the match.

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It later transpired, after the two photographers had been visited by the police, that there was a club photographer at the event who was concerned that they were affecting his income. There is an obvious concern that some photographers may be photographing children in public for more sinister purposes and the Criminal Records Bureau operates a scheme to prevent this. However, photographers who happen to be approved by this scheme don't have any more right to photograph such public events as regular photographers.

After the incident, a number of photographic organisations proposed a joint scheme that would require members to carry an ID card. The following is a sample of such a proposed card from Taylors web site, as drawn-up by the organisations concerned:

"**** ****, BA, LRPS is a member of The PHOTOGRAPHIC ALLIANCE OF GREAT BRITAIN and THE ROYAL PHOTOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, Council SOUTHERN PHOTOGRAPHIC FEDERATION, Past President of ****** CAMERA CLUB"

[with photograph]

Back:

"Mr **** **** does not take photographs to sell or for any commercial purpose. You are asked to meet any reasonable requests and to respect his rights to follow his interest in photography in any public area. Photographs may be used in local, national or international competitions only."

The argument here is, that, just because a photographer has impressive credentials doesn't mean that they are any more special than any other member of the public with a camera, or that they have any more right to take photographs in public. There is also no reason for photographers to place unnecessary restrictions on themselves whether they plan to use their photos for commercial or private purposes.

The fear is that those who don't carry these cards would be seen as inferior and less entitled to take photographs in public. If the cards became commonplace, it is possible that they would be seen as a pseudo-legal entitlement to street photography that would restrict the rights of non-cardholders.

The UK has a long tradition of freedom, liberal rights and equality and it is important that this state of affairs if preserved.

The petition can be found, and signed, here: [link]

Taylor's web site and the full story behind the petition can be found here: [link]

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same is happening down under where cameras are banned from school plays, pools, beaches, marketplaces.... sadly a lot of photographers are being labeled as terrorists as well...

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Thats silly. Would they turn away an artist with an easel? or an illustrator with a sketchbook? Of course not.

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I think that's a big part of it as well. There's so much suspicion of photographers that are doing nothing wrong these days which is just uncalled for.

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:nod: sadly not only photographers artists of al sorts are getting locked up for treason and their shows taken down its pathetic when people in power abuse that power and take away rights to speak to those who can articulate what they think... and take away their ability to create.

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I think a concern here as well is the 'professional' who shopped the people taking photos at the rugby game.

Firstly they should know that there is no legal reason preventing anyone taking a photo in a public place.

But more importantly any professional photographer who feels threatened by amateurs is in the wrong business. If your work is not strong enough to compete with them you don't deserve the title professional.

Unfortunately this entire scenario is born out of the governments ability to scaremonger the public. Paedophiles and terrorists have existed in our society for years but the government has done nothing to eradicate the problem. So instead of admitting their failings they've created a witch-hunt against innocent individuals.

As a result Daily Mail reading, short sighted, bandwagon jumping morons think they can prevent people carrying out an innocent hobby. For example, a friend of mine who is mixed race, British mother, Chinese father, and has a beard was accused of being a 'suicide bomber' simply because of his appearance and he was carrying a rucksack.

Obviously China is now a major homeland security threat.

The problem lies with idiots believing what idiots have written which was based upon findings by idiots.

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I've signed this, emailed it to everyone on my list and posted so many myspace bulletins, its ridiculous to think that parents won't be able to photograph their children growing up, or people won't be able to photograph their nights out.
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Yeah I think some of those in power have a tendancy to interpret the law to suit their own agenda.

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You've hit the nail on the head about the "professional" there. He obviously has some insecurities about his work which, as you said, shouldn't be the case with professionals. Professional photographers I've met have always been happy to help amateurs out and show them their work as they've achieved their status because they're good, and they were amateurs once. [if you get me]

I think the media a vastly to blame with the scaremongering as well, especially with papers like the Daily Mail and The Sun. They make out as though there's a paedophile lurking around ever corner when, in reality, there are hardly any at all and the sick tiny minority usually end up getting banged up (and then released after half their sentence).

The whole suicide-stereotyping suicide bomber thing is just wrong as well. Similar things have happened to my friend Ali, FOM bassist, and his dad. Maximum uncalled-for paranoia.

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With the media vilification of paedophiles in the UK, going to take photos of kids playing rugby without the permission of the organisers / parents is absolute madness. You've got to be pretty out of touch or plain foolish to do something like that.

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