Petition · past parliament · Department for Culture, Media and Sport

Make it illegal to take photos or videos of other people without permission

Closed 35 signatures

What the petition asks

Police officers should give people who do this a warning and then a fine if they do it again. The Government should publicise this so that people hear first hand that it’s a new law in the UK
Because I have had it done to me several times and I don’t like it, it makes me feel extremely uncomfortable and I’m sure it does others too.

I hate people taking photos or videos of my face without asking when others are clearly taking the Micky or just being strange when they do this.

Why isn’t this a crime or illegal at least? When you do a college course you have to sign a document saying it’s ok for your teachers and the college to take and post videos or photos on their phone or camera.

Timeline

24 Aug 2023 Petition opened for signatures
24 Feb 2024 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 35
Status Closed
Department Department for Culture, Media and Sport
Opened 24 Aug 2023
Closed 24 Feb 2024

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.