Stories cover recent arrests of photographers covering events.
I know there is covid- regs at the moment …. but his is such an ongoing story of police restriction on photographers covering their legitimate activities.:
’twas ever thus!
Arrest of photographer at Kent protest raises press freedom fears
Andy Aitchison tells Guardian of concerns after being held in custody for seven hours
I know there was probably considered to be a ‘covid dimension’ [ie key worers etc] to this, but I think police do yet again, need reminding of guidelines we’ve go to so much trouble to educate and inform.
and ….
https://1gov.uk/uk-police-just-arrested-two-journalists-in-one-week
Denise Laura Baker was arrested on Saturday 30 January as she attempted to cover the police evicting anti-HS2 activists from their protest tower in Euston.
NUJ supports photographer arrested for covering protest
https://www.nuj.org.uk/news/nuj-supports-photographer-arrested-for-covering-protest/
New committee for journalists’ safety promises national action plan as first priority
https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/national-committee-for-the-safety-of-journalists-john-whittingdale/
Kent police must be investigated after seizing photographer’s phone and memory card, says the NUJ. 5 February 2021
https://www.nuj.org.uk/news/kent-police-must-be-investigated-after-seizing-photographers
Case dropped against journalist arrested after taking photos of protest outside controversial asylum camp
Andy Aitchison, arrested for ‘criminal damage’ after photographing peaceful demonstration, says he is relieved but raises concern about press freedom
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/journalist-arrest-napier-barracks-kent-andy-aitchison-b1798378.html
