‘Mr Justice Eady gave his view on the matter in response to Mr Mosley's application for an interim injunction. In his judgment, Mr Justice Eady stated that publication by News Group of photographs and video film “undoubtedly” engaged Mr Mosley's right to privacy under the European Convention of Human Rights and stated that he had “little difficulty” in deciding that there was not sufficient public interest in the publication.
‘With regard to the
News of the World's argument that the photographs demonstrated elements of Nazism, although he stated that the court could draw its own conclusion at trial, he indicated that, on the basis of the material put forward by the
News of the World, “it certainly appears very weak”, and, “it may be the court will in due course hold that there is nothing in the allegations of Nazi role-play”, as Mr Mosley contends.
‘Eady J, with “reluctance” and “despite the fact that there is no legitimate public interest in its further publication”, felt unable to order an injunction only because of the widespread dissemination of the invasive material on various websites.
‘Mr Mosley intends to vigorously pursue News Group Newspapers Limited for damages and welcomes the judge's comments. At Mr Mosley's request, directions have been set for an early trial. Mr Mosley has every intention of getting the largest sum possible in damages from the publishers of the
News of the World, so that they should be deterred from doing this to others in the future. Mosley intends to donate any damages in the case to the
FIA Foundation which promotes road safety, safety in motorsport and the environment.'
