Under the Counter Terrorism Act 2008, documenting dissent is under attack

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2009/feb/11/police-terrorism-photography-liberty-central

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More in link, but in brief, on Monday, the police acquire new powers to stop journalists documenting their behaviour. These powers are a disgusting breach of civil liberties, and give the police unprecdenent powers to be able to prevent their critics from speaking out. There is a protest/media event organised outside New Scotland Yard at 11am on Monday the 16th. I would seriously urge anyone who is free and in London, or can get to London, to get down there with a camera in hand.