Tom Bowles, a professional photographer, was arrested whilst photographing a Just Stop Oil protest by officers untrained in the important role of the media at protests.
Tom was detained for over 14 hours, his equipment was seized and his family home was searched late at night.
Hertfordshire police have admitted his arrest was unlawful and that his human rights were breached, and have paid compensation to Tom and his family.
Read the press release here.
Tom and his family were represented by Molly Cox at Bhatt Murphy Solicitors and Jude Bunting KC at Doughty Street Chambers.
For previous coverage of Tom’s arrest, please see the following:
- Tom’s interview for Channel 4: https://www.channel4.com/news/police-call-for-review-after-journalists-detained-for-attending-uk-protest
- Senior officers ordered ‘unlawful’ arrests of journalists at Just Stop Oil protests | Police | The Guardian
- Senior officers back press freedom after journalists arrested covering protests | Evening Standard
Photograph source: Tom Bowles.
