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Armed Forces: Photographs

answeredUnited Kingdom· UK Parliament· EN

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17 October 2018

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31 October 2018 · Answer

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Answered

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Defence

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31 October 2018

Defence

Summary

To ask Her Majesty's Government what restrictions there are on serving members of the armed forces having their photographs taken with public figures; and in what circumstances taking such photographs might lead to disciplinary action.

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  1. 17 October 2018

    Written question

    To ask Her Majesty's Government what restrictions there are on serving members of the armed forces having their photographs taken with public figures; and in what circumstances taking such photographs might lead to disciplinary action.

    Source: Lords

  2. 31 October 2018

    Answer

    It is not unlawful, either in criminal or Service law, to have a photograph taken with a public figure. Disciplinary action would only follow when the intent behind the photograph breached the Armed Forces' Values and Standards, caused damage to another p...

    Source: Written answer

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