Nudist claims judges in the North may have ‘unconscious biases against his lifestyle’

Nick Cox’s lawyers had argued that a London hearing would be quicker and less susceptible to unconscious biases - (Getty Images)

A naturist who claimed judges in the north might be biased against his "lifestyle" will have his legal challenge heard in Manchester after a High Court judge rejected his plea for it to be moved to London.

Neil Cox is challenging Chester Crown Court’s dismissal of his appeal against a public order offence conviction.