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Ban on adverts 'politcally motivated'

Wednesday, 29 June 20053 min read

A ban by Transport for London on adverts for North Cyprus has been described as politically motivated and an attack on free speech.

A hearing at the High Court heard that Transport for London banned the adverts last November after a complaint from the chairman of the London Assembly Brian Coleman.

It said the adverts for Turkish-controlled North Cyprus were likely to cause widespread or serious offence.

The North Cyprus Tourism Centre is attempting to overturn the decision.

The hearing continues today.

Report by Steve Jones