A London judge ruled that Thames Valley Police used unlawful search warrants when seizing property during their investigation into the former Prince Andrew regarding his links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Key points
- Justice Nicholas Hilliard stated that Thames Valley Police made a significant error by applying for the warrants under the wrong legislation.
- The former prince, known as Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
- Lawyers for Mountbatten-Windsor argued that the tainted evidence obtained from the searches should be excluded from any potential criminal trial.
- Police stated they are currently evaluating ongoing legal proceedings to determine how to manage and lawfully retain the seized material.
Why it matters
This ruling represents a significant legal victory for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, challenging the admissibility of evidence gathered during police raids connected to the ongoing investigation into his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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