EDemocracy - sign petition against street photography restrictions

If you are a UK photographer that works in public places then you may be interested in signing a petition over at ye old E-petitions site. Simon Taylor at Phooto.co.uk has created one specifically to enlighten the PM of our displeasure at the moves being made to restrict the ability of photographers to make work without specific ID requirements.

To add your name to the petition go to http://petitions.pm.gov.uk/Photography/

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