Mosley denies Nazi claims in court

Speaking at the High Court in the breach of privacy hearing, Mosley claimed the News of the World's expose in March had 'devastated' his life. He also made it clear that there was 'not even a hint' of Nazi behaviour in the sex session.

"I can think of few things more unerotic than Nazi role play", Mosley was quoted as saying by The Daily Telegraph. "It also has associations for me in other ways which would make it even less interesting.

"All my life, I have had hanging over me my antecedents, my parents, and the last thing I want to do in some sexual context is be reminded of it. I wouldn't consider my parents to be Nazi but there is obviously a link."

When asked whether there was a Nazi element to his behaviour, Mosley said: "There was not even a hint of that - certainly not in my mind and, I'm convinced, not in the minds of any of the other participants. It simply didn't arise."

James Price QC, who is acting for Mr Mosley, said the News of the World had been a 'Peeping Tom' in running the story that he felt was a 'gross and indefensible intrusion' on his private life.

"To hide a listening device or hidden camera in someone's bedroom in order to spy on them having sex violates a basic human taboo," he said.

He added: "The claimant's life has been devastated by the reports. The humiliation is of the highest order."

Mosley is claiming breach of privacy in the action, and is seeking exemplary damages. The News of the World has denied Mosley's accusations. The case continues.