Amy Winehouse's paparazzi ban
Amy Winehouse has won a high court injunction to prevent paparazzi photographers from pursuing her, the Guardian reports. Similar protection was given to Lily Allen in March.
Winehouse and Allen used the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. The act does not clearly define harassment but makes it a criminal offence to cause a person alarm or distress.
If someone feels they are being harassed, they can go to court to seek an injunction to prevent that harassment. Breaching such an injunction is a criminal offence with a maximum penalty of five years in jail or an unlimited fine.
Allen's injunction specifically restricts two photo agencies, Big Pictures and Matrix Photos. Winehouse's injunction also mentions Big Pictures but includes a ban on "persons unknown" pursuing her. This would appear to limit any reporter or photographer from following her.
Winehouse and Allen used the Protection from Harassment Act 1997. The act does not clearly define harassment but makes it a criminal offence to cause a person alarm or distress.
If someone feels they are being harassed, they can go to court to seek an injunction to prevent that harassment. Breaching such an injunction is a criminal offence with a maximum penalty of five years in jail or an unlimited fine.Allen's injunction specifically restricts two photo agencies, Big Pictures and Matrix Photos. Winehouse's injunction also mentions Big Pictures but includes a ban on "persons unknown" pursuing her. This would appear to limit any reporter or photographer from following her.
Labels: Journalism, Media law
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