This is a message for all UK Zooomrs (and all their British friends).

There is currently an ePetition on pm.gov.uk asking the Prime Minister to clarify the law relating to photography in public places. A good article on the BBC about photographers being harassed by the police and treated with suspicion here made me realise just how bad this is getting and we need to nip it in the bud!

The petition can be found at http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/photographylaw/

Here is the wording:

Through history, we have documented the world around us, whether through written word, art or photography.

Photography in particular has provided fantastic insights into the past and present, and is a hobby enjoyed by millions of people worldwide.

But today, it's becoming increasingly difficult to take photos of our surroundings, particularly in cities like London.

In recent years, the price divide between professional and consumer equipment has blurred, and it's quite common these days to see amateurs and hobbyists carrying around tripods, SLR cameras and a backpack full of equipment.

Yet, we are constantly harrassed by security guards and police officers in the name of preventing terrorism. They seem to be operating under a different interpretation of the law to the rest of us, believing that somehow the length of your lens, or size of your camera is relevant.

We would like clarification by the goverment on the law regarding photography of buildings and landmarks from public locations.


All petitions on pm.gov.uk receive a response when they finish so at the very least we should get some more information about the government's position.

Tell all your friends and bring this issue to the attention of the government!