Amy Winehouse has succeeded in getting herself an injunction to stop paparazzi types from following her.

The legal ruling specifically targets photographers affiliated to the London-based Big Pictures agency, though also mentions "persons unknown" who hide near her home in the capital in a bid to get that killer shot of the singer, presumably one of her falling over in a drunken stupor.

The ruling means any photographer who stalks the singer or snaps pictures within 100 metres of her London home could be prosecuted.

Safety fears

Sources say Winehouse's people requested the injunction because of fears for her safety. One told The Guardian:

 "Every time she got in her car she was chased or jostled, and it has become unsafe not just for her, but the people around her. We don't have a problem with the press doing their job but it has become mayhem a couple of times and Amy had to do something".

A similar injunction was secured by Lily Allen two months ago, and it's thought these two high profile cases could lead to numerous celebs using the courts to try and keep the paps at bay.

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