"Photography in Public Places" issue was discussed at the March 2011 Council Meeting. Following this the Executive have agreed that the following be made available for members to print and carry with them should they wish.

 
 
POLICE STOP AND SEARCH RIGHTS UNDER THE TERRORISM ACT

 
Every person has a right to photograph in a public place and it is not against the law to photograph a police officer undertaking normal duties.
The police do have a duty to investigate incidents which may give rise to suspicion.
You are not required to give any personal details unless driving a car or you are arrested.
Officers may stop and search and view images if they believe they could be used in connection with terrorism.
Officers have no powers to delete images.
PCSOs may not search without a police officer present.
You must be provided with a copy of the Stop & Search slip which will include
the officer's identity.
If stopped by a police officer remain calm and polite.
We all need to be vigilant against terrorism and support the police where possible as well as protect our rights to photograph in a public place.
We are grateful to the RPS who have agreed this wording with appropriate authorities.
Neither the RPS, the PAGB or your Editor can be held accountable for any inaccuracy.

Copied from the PAGB Newsletter No 41 issued February 2011
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A letter was sent by Andrew Trotter, Chief Constable, Chair of ACPO Media Advisory Group of the Association of Police Officers of England, Wales and Northern Ireland on the 9th September 2010.
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