Arresting Image

“Police have been accused of misusing powers granted under anti-terror legislation after a series of incidents, ranging from the innocuous to the bizarre, in which photographers were questioned by officers for taking innocent pictures of tourist destinations, landmarks and even a fish and chip shop,” writes The Independent. “Police are allowed to stop and search anyone in a designated “Section 44 authorisation” zone without having to give a reason. But amateur and professional photographers have complained that they are frequently being stopped and treated as potential terrorists on a reconnaissance mission. Last night the Government’s independent reviewer of anti-terrorism laws warned police forces to carefully examine how they use the controversial legislation.”