Neighbour taking photographs of our garden-against the law?

[delmalinii]

Ok, quick summary-Our neighbour has previously been taken to court for throwing things into our garden and for shining torches across at our windows..it was something along the lines of harassment..this was a long time ago. She's since had to do community service. We had to have a 7ft wall erected for our privacy.
Now the nice weather is back again-yesterday she got her son to stand on their bench in their garden and take a photo of my dad sitting in the garden...is she breaking the law in any way? Does it constitute invasion of privacy?
thanks

[stevie21]

Yes!
I'd ask them to be a bit more courteous & if they refuse, go back to the cops. Just don't try to take a picture of them as evidence as this'll similarly be instrusion.

[delmalinii]

unfortunately, the lady has no communication skills whatsoever. We have tried reasoning with her before, to no avail. She doesn't think she's doing anything wrong (!?)

[dasherman]

Just a thought,but have you ever considered getting a hose and drenching the nosy cow?

[delmalinii]

haha...ooh yes that has ben considered..amongst other things!

[Buenchico]

With a few exceptions (which are embodied in such diverse legislation as the official Secrets Act and the Sexual Offences Act), anybody is entitled to take a photograph of anything, or anyone, as long as the photographer is on public land (such as a public footpath) or on their own property. (It's the location of the photographer, not of the subject of the photograph, which is relevant).

For example, it's perfectly legal to take a photograph of someone in their living room, through their window, if the photographer is on a public footpath. However, if the matter was reported to the police, they might</> consider whether 'generic' legislation (such as that relating to actions likely to cause a breach of the peace) could have been breached.

Chris

[Annlinda]

A friend suggests you have handy a large mirror and if its a sunny day reflect the sun into her eyes. She did it to a nosey, dirty old man neighbour who used to spy on her when she was sun bathing

[Whickerman]

Tell your dad to 'touch' himself if it happens again. Dirty old bird.