London cops enforce imaginary law against brave, principled teenaged photographer – Boing Boing

Jules Mattsson, the 16-year-old photographer, is very, very good in this recording. He knows his rights, he admirably keeps his cool as two lawless goons with badges harass him and detain him. Kids like this give me hope for the future of the human race. On the other hand, cops who invent imaginary laws and demand that the public abide by them — after the Association of Police Chiefs has made it abundantly clear that the police must not harass amateur and professional photographers.

Link: London cops enforce imaginary law against brave, principled teenaged photographer – Boing Boing