LONDON — A British judge ruled Tuesday that people who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw legal stones, rejecting a claim that a viewing platform at London’s Tate Modern art gallery invaded the privacy of residents in luxury apartments next door. A lawyer for the homeowners argued the 10th-floor platform, used by up to 1 million gallery visitors a year, constitutes a “relentless” invasion of residents’ privacy. Their lawyer said gallery visitors subjected the apartments to “intense visual scrutiny,” with some using binoculars and zoom lenses to get a better look. Tate Modern said it was pleased the viewing platform “will remain available to our visitors.”“We continue to be mindful of the amenity of our neighbours and the role Tate Modern has to play in the local community,” the gallery said. Tate Modern opened in 2000 in a former power station on the south bank of the River Thames.

Source: National Post February 12, 2019 13:30 UTC