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I want to take some photos / video footage in public, is it legal?

It is not illegal to take photographs or video footage in public places unless it is for criminal or terrorist purposes. There will be places where you have access as a member of the public, but will have to ask permission or may be prevented alt...

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Can ball games be legally played on a public road?

Aside from the legal issues it is not safe for children to play on roads. This can also cause a nuisance for lots of people in the area who are wary of driving down the street for fear of knocking over a child or getting their cars damaged.Putting......

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Can anything be done about cars that drive around with loud stereos?

At present legislation only provides the local authority with the power to take action against loud car stereos if the car is on private land or parked on the street. If there is a car/a group of cars that is parked up constantly on your street an......

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Someone has offered me gifts (money) if I will vote for their political party/ has made threats towards me if I do not vote for their political party...

The right to vote for a political party of your choice is an important and democratic right. No one has the right to tell you who to vote for. You may get canvassers telling you why they think you should vote for their party, though this is normal......

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