🚨 Terrorism Act Misuse When Filming Police Stations UK Law Case Studies

🚨 Terrorism Act Misuse When Filming Police Stations | UK Law Case Studies

Is filming a police station terrorism?
In this episode of Know Your Rights (by Scorpion Audits), we examine real case studies where terrorism powers were misused against lawful filming and photography — and explain what the law actually says.

This is a case study explainer analysing Section 43 and Section 47A of the Terrorism Act 2000, showing how these powers are meant to work, how they are sometimes misapplied, and what your rights are when filming police buildings in public places.

🔍 Case studies covered:

A PCSO at Ilford Police Station wrongly suggesting filming was linked to terrorism
The Gwent Auditor stopped under Section 47A at Hornchurch Police Station
Wider misuse of terrorism powers against photographers, journalists, and professionals
Real-world examples involving Simona Bonomo, Ernest Moret, and lawyer Fahad Ansari

📚 Laws & cases examined:

Terrorism Act 2000 – Section 43
Terrorism Act 2000 – Section 44 (repealed)
Terrorism Act 2000 – Section 47A
Gillan & Quinton v UK (2010)
Human Rights Act 1998
College of Policing and Code of Practice guidance

🧠 What you’ll learn:

Why filming police stations is not terrorism
The strict requirement for reasonable suspicion under Section 43
Why Section 44 was ruled unlawful and scrapped
How Section 47A authorisations actually work
Why senior authorisation is essential
What police cannot lawfully do to your camera or footage
How to challenge misuse and escalate complaints

This video is educational and commentary-based, created in the public interest, and applies to England & Wales. It does not provide legal advice.

🎥 Related videos:
• Section 43 Terrorism Act – Filming & Police Misuse (Law Explainer)
• Filming Police & Photography in Public | UK Law Explained

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