Experiences of being asked to stop taking photos in a public place?!

[phildamb]

I was sent this bbc article by a friend and found it a little disturbing. Does anyone have any similar experiences. Plus can anyone tell me about this photography license and how you acquire one?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/7351252.stm

[Marcel]

Closing duplicate :)
http://www.talkphotography.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=57104