Video Conference Manchester
What is the law related to Police officers videoing and photographing the public?
Whilst attending the Labour Party conference in Manchester I noticed the Police filming (with camcorders) and taking photographs (with telescopic lens) of the public. Whilst sitting at a cafe I found myself being filmed by a Police officer for no reason.
What is the law related to this, surely they have to have good cause and also notify you why they are doing this? If you are carrying a lawful activity what right do they have to photograph you. Where are the images and video stored, and how will they be used by the Police?
What is the best way to deal with Police if you catch them doing this to you? Can Data Protection Laws help?
The Police now have the powers to record anything and anyone now under the laws of P.A.C.E (the police and criminal evidence act),and can use this to bring any criminal to justice.
In relation to Manchester they are covered under the Anti Terrorism Act,and you don’t have to worry because when they have seen the films they are wiped so you will not be on film for long,also they were not really interested in you sitting in a Cafe unless you are on their list.
Quite often members of the Security Services will wear Police Uniforms in order for them to carry out their duties.
If you are doing nothing wrong you have nothing to worry about,but at the same time you would complain if they were not doing their job and Terrorists struck.
Ricky Hatton vs Manny Pacquao Press conference – Manchester
