Those of you that know my photography, know I’m frequently involved in Public Order Situations …….
It is my opinion that photographers should not be involved in these ‘dynamics’ of protest. It is important for your continued capability to cover the event, that you are distinctive from those engaged in the protest. The same would be true of ‘legal observers’. The police will thus treat you the same as everyone else.
But I would however still suggest that you are aware of this Earth First Advice, since it may help you interpret the scene before you.
http://www.earthfirst.org.uk/manchester/porder.htm – webpage
http://www.earthfirst.org.uk/manchester/porder.pdf – a PDF for print out
