Recording on private property
We normally obtain consent before recording on private property. However, recording without prior permission may be justified in places where the public has general access, for example, a shopping mall, railway station or airport, or where we have reason to believe illegal or anti-social behaviour is being exposed.
We normally leave private property when asked to do so by the legal occupier.
We should be aware of the law of trespass. Accessing private property without consent can constitute a civil wrong in which the police have no jurisdiction. Always seek advice from Programme Legal Advice if you do not know how to proceed.