Judge voids search warrants used against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor
A London judge ruled Thames Valley Police made a major error. They obtained search warrants for the former prince's homes improperly.
A London judge has invalidated the search warrants. Thames Valley Police used them to search the homes of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew.
The investigation looks at his links to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Justice Nicholas Hilliard said the police made a significant error when applying for the warrants.
Mountbatten-Windsor was arrested in February. He was suspected of misconduct in public office.
Police questioned him for 11 hours. He was then released under investigation, meaning he was neither charged nor exonerated.
Mountbatten-Windsor's lawyers argued the warrants should be struck out. They wanted to exclude improperly obtained evidence from any future trial.
Police searched two of his homes and seized property during the investigation.
- February 19
- Arrest date
- 11 hours
- Interrogation length
- 2
- Properties searched
- 66
- Age
Why it mattersIf the warrants were unlawful, any evidence seized could be ruled inadmissible in court. This would potentially weaken the prosecution's case.
AustraliaAustralian media outlets are covering the legal development closely. The ruling affects potential criminal proceedings against the former senior British royal.
Corroborated by7news.com.au
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