I Think
the key phrase is:
"which is of a kind likely to be useful to a person committing or preparing an act of terrorism, or"
So carry on snapping. To convict you they have to *prove* that you knew that the photo could be an aid to terrorists.
So, taking a picture of a copper in Northern Ireland leaving his house would be illegal. Taking a picture of him in full riot gear smashing someone's head in wouldn't be.
And randomly snapping pictures of coppers at demos, football matches etc would still be legal. They're of no earthly use to terrorists.
Mind, judging by the wording of that act, it seems that you can't snap a constable (if the photo could be of use to terrorists) but anyone of higher rank is fair game. The act only forbids constables.
Cheers
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Legless Mister Stabby - shanks for the memory, Tue 3 Feb 2009, 3:24,
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i'm going to have to take pictures of turners then
sorry
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Dances with Rabbits Back to Education i go, Tue 3 Feb 2009, 7:58,
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