From the moment the camera could capture a face or a crime scene, photography has been inextricably bound to the law. This theme explores the complex and often contentious relationship between the lens and the legal system. Beyond the shutter click lies a history of privacy debates, obscenity trials, and the use of the photograph as irrefutable evidence in the courtroom.
Discover how early surveillance challenged our definition of public space, how "detective cameras" sparked moral panics in the Victorian era, and how the legal status of the photograph has shifted from a mere mechanical record to a protected artistic expression. This is where the history of the image meets the history of justice.
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Examine the Evidence
Uncover the court cases and legal precedents that shaped the rights of the photographer.
