It seems that they have arrived, albeit a month late.

Over at Phooto Simon Taylor has been running a petition at e-Petitions to stop proposed restrictions regarding photography in public places.

There’s been a few stories circulating such as :

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Innocent photographers face a potential crackdown on taking candid pictures in public as a result of new measures warning parents to be vigilant about strangers taking pictures of children using digital cameras and camera phones in London’s parks.

The alert – announced by London Mayor Ken Livingstone - will fuel existing fears which are supported by the past experiences of AP readers that police officers presume guilt on the part of amateurs taking pictures of children in public

There have been several cases where photographers have been asked for identity cards or proof that they are members of a photography club or a professional photography organisation, as if only officially approved photographers are allowed to take pictures.

There was also the case of Adrian Arbib, a professional photographer, and his treatment at the hands of nPower’s security men which I wrote about some months back.

There’s more on this issue over at Phooto and the petition is online here which seems to be getting more response than the petition to replace the National Anthem with ‘Gold’ by Spandau Ballet which you have until 15th May to show your support for….