The applicants were mini-cab drivers. They challenged the regulations which prohibited the driving of commercial vehicles and vehicles for hire in the areas regulated, with the exception of black cabs, and under which they had been convicted. They claimed that this was discriminatory.
Held: The black cabs were a traditional part of the London scene, and very different. The appellants’ rights were not engaged, but even if they were, the prohibition would be proportionate.
Judges:
Latham LJ, McCombe J
Citations:
Times 04-Nov-2002, Gazette 28-Nov-2002, [2002] EWHC 2093 (Admin), [2003] RTR 8
Links:
Statutes:
Royal Parks and Other Open Spaces Regulations (1997 No 1639) 4(27)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Licensing, Human Rights
Updated: 03 November 2022; Ref: scu.177850
