* Posts by A 18

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Met amends journo photo guidance to prevent interference

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What is a 'Journalist'?

There seems to be a distinction made between how a 'member of the general public' and a journalist are treated.

If I'm taking photos in public that I may publish on a blog, or forums, or even send to the BBC, does that not make me a Journalist or 'member of the media'? How/when is there a difference?

I don't have a 'Press Card', nor am I a member of any press or media organisation, yet I can still be taking pictures 'for journalistic purposes'.

Would that not give me the same right to ask for a court order if searched?