China's London super-embassy CAN go ahead after High Court challenge dismissed

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China's super-embassy in London can go ahead after the High Court challenge has been dismissed.

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Legal action was brought against the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government and the borough of Tower Hamlets by the Royal Mint Court Residents' Association (RMCRA).The RMCRA argued the proposed location for the super-embassy, earmarked to be near the Tower of London, could be used to enforce "draconian" Chinese policies in the UK.

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It said the embassy's presence could mean the Chinese could more easily target dissidents and repress protests.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Representing families and businesses in around 100 properties in the area, the association also raised concerns the Chinese would disregard construction health and safety rules, which they would not be subject to due to diplomatic immunity.The Government and council defended the claim, arguing they "conscientiously and carefully had regard" to the association's concerns.

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