For Sale: I'm a Terrorist not a Photographer

The state can be pulled to rights by the usage of footage taken by everyday by street snappers and holiday makers. the abuse suffered by the protesters at the hands of the police at the G20 was a good example.

Agreed, but that facility exists now, this new legislation adds nothing to that facility.

Worryingly - the second part of MrSmyth's link (The ICO code) is the one that could effectively "ban photography altogether in public places".