According to the law in Britain, it is legal to take photographs of famous people if they are in public. But sometimes, the paparazzi go too far in their attempt to get the best photographs. They may climb onto roofs or tall trees. They may even rent a boat or a helicopter in order to get pictures of famous people. But I know there are people who defend the paparazzi. Their argument is that taking photographs of famous people is part of the news colleting and reporting process. Don't you think that the paparazzi should have the same rights as all journalists?

Yes, I agree. But not all the methods the paparazzi use are legal, and because their photographs can make great profits, the paparazzi are often prepared to risk expensive legal costs. One very famous example is Princess Diana's unfortunate death in 1997. Since then, the law and the public opinion have been less in favour of the paparazzi and their job. In recent years, many famous people have also taken legal action against members of the paparazzi and they...