UK ex-prince Andrew search warrants quashed after police accept legal error
Also reported by Newsweek
Summary
The UK police admitted they made a legal mistake when they got search warrants to investigate Prince Andrew, and the court canceled those warrants. Even though the warrants were invalid, the police said the investigation into Prince Andrew’s alleged misconduct is still ongoing.Key Facts
- Thames Valley Police agreed their search warrants for Prince Andrew’s properties were issued unlawfully.
- A UK High Court judge called this a “significant error” but said the investigation continues.
- The police searched Prince Andrew’s homes in Windsor and Sandringham earlier this year.
- Prince Andrew was arrested on suspicion of misconduct linked to Jeffrey Epstein but was released the same day.
- The police are in legal talks about whether they can keep the items taken during the searches.
- Prince Andrew lost his royal titles last year because of his connection to Epstein.
- Prince Andrew denies any wrongdoing.
- No seized materials unrelated to the investigation have been returned to him.
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