Core Issues Trust Ltd, R (on the application of) v Transport for London & Anor

The decision not to run the advertisement was made by TfL, strongly influenced by the Mayor's views, but not for the improper purpose of advancing the Mayor's election campaign; the dominant purpose was to avoid offence and controversy, consistent with TfL's Advertising Policy.

Parties: Claimant: Core Issues Trust Limited; First Defendant: Transport for London; Second Defendant: The Mayor of London (Boris Johnson)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 30 July 2014
Procedural Posture: Judicial Review / Final High Court Judgment After Remittal From Court of Appeal
Outcome: Claim dismissed
Legal Topics: Improper Purpose, Freedom of Expression, Equality Act, Judicial Review, Public Sector Decision Making

Administrative Law Human Rights Law Public Law Improper Purpose Freedom of Expression Equality Act Judicial Review Public Sector Decision Making

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Parties

Core Issues Trust Limited

Claimant

Transport for London

First Defendant

The Mayor of London (Boris Johnson)

Second Defendant

Procedural Posture

Judicial Review / Final High Court Judgment After Remittal From Court of Appeal

Legal Issues

1 Whether the decision to refuse the advertisement was made for an improper purpose, namely to advance the Mayor's election campaign
2 Whether the Mayor instructed TfL to refuse the advertisement
3 Whether the refusal breached the Claimant's human rights under Articles 9 and 10 of the Convention

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed