판결 이유
A person's sexual activities in private are protected by Article 8 and cannot be published without justification. There is no general public interest in knowing how celebrities conduct their private lives.
사실관계
The News of the World published a story about Max Mosley's private sexual activities, including covertly filmed footage.
판결 요약
Eady J held that Mr Mosley had a reasonable expectation of privacy. The newspaper failed to establish a public interest justification. Damages of £60,000 were awarded.
주요 인용문
"Sexual activity between consenting adults is essentially a private matter."
— Eady J
후속 처리
Applied
Cited in subsequent privacy cases involving sexual activity.