Doreen Broom wrote:
> to which I nearly said my son had not given consent to
> have the picture published
I agree it is good practice to seek consent. But it is not a legal
necessity.
Many people don't realise that the law on copyright in relation to
photographs has changed in recent years. By default, the person taking the
photograph now owns the copyright. And photographs may be taken anywhere,
except where forbidden.
--
Graham Smith
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