R (Campaign for Fairer Gambling) v Gambling Commission
[2019] EWHC 3256 (Admin)
Ratio Decidendi
The Gambling Commission has an ongoing duty to monitor the effectiveness of regulatory conditions, but the court will not substitute its judgment for the Commission's on how to regulate advertising.
Ffeithiau
A campaign group challenged the Gambling Commission's approach to regulating gambling advertising, arguing it was inadequate to protect children and vulnerable persons.
Crynodeb o'r dyfarniad
The High Court dismissed the challenge. The Commission had taken steps to address gambling advertising concerns and its approach was not irrational. Decisions on regulatory priorities were for the regulator.
Dyfyniadau allweddol
"The regulator must balance multiple objectives and resource constraints. The court will not micromanage regulatory priorities."
— Chamberlain J
Triniaeth ddilynol
Led to subsequent tightening of advertising rules by industry agreement.