• Security personnel do not have the right to delete pictures or confiscate cameras, nor can they obstruct individuals from taking photographs.


• Members of the public and media representatives do not need a permit to film or take photographs in a public place.


• On private land, the public may take photographs unless it is expressly prohibited by the landlord or a permit is required and has not been given.


• Security personnel should refrain from acting in an intimidating manner in any contact they have with the public.


The City of London Police does have powers relevant to the use of photography for terrorist purposes, but these same powers cannot be used to stop people who are taking photographs for legitimate purposes or to destroy any pictures they have taken. Anyone taking a


photograph of a public building, including a photo-journalists, is not committing an offence and does not require a permit.


In a nutshell, your security personnel should only take action to prevent or curtail photography if they genuinely believe that an individual or group’s behaviour is suspicious - and even then they should inform the police and leave the officers concerned to deal with the matter.


For further advice regarding photography issues, visit the British Security Industry Association (BSIA) web site at www.bsia.co.uk


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