Photographers' rights
Many photographers now feel they are under attack from many quarters for practising our hobby, whether it be from police, private security personnel or other members of the public. Some of our own Club members have been affected.
This part of our site is NOT giving legal advice, but we will provide links to other websites that seem to give helpful guidance. It is not intended to be comprehensive, but just an ad hoc selection as we spot them. We do not vouch for the accuracy of information and advice given on these other sites, but will only include ones which we think have some credibility.
Clearly if you have an important issue regarding your rights, there is no substitute for specific legal advice from a professional.
Reference and lobbying
UK Photographers Rights This site has a useful pdf format downloadable guide to photographers' rights - although do read the caveats on the site about its being a guide, not a definitive manual.
Pro Imaging Targeted at professional photographers, but has a useful guide to (all) photographers' rights on, for example, copyright, when entering commercial photo competitions; has lists of current competitions that have passed or failed their 'Bill of Rights' relating to fair terms and conditions.
Austin Mitchell MP's Early Day Motion in Parliament about Photography in Public Areas (Austin Mitchell is a keen amateur photographer as well as an MP).
Street Photographers Rights in Australia - rights of photographers in Australia.
US: The Photographer's Right A similar role to the UK rights site above which may be useful if travelling to the US.
News
Article on Daily Telegraph newspaper's website about recent experiences of photographers. August 2008.
Amateur Photographer magazine sometimes carries articles on the subject.
British Journal of Photography: article on 5 November 2008 about proposed new police rules on photography
