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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor legal challenge over police search warrants
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A London judge has ruled that the search warrants used to raid Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's homes were unlawful after Thames Valley Police accepted a legal error, but the criminal investigation continues and police have retained the seized material.
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France 24
Search warrants for former prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, UK court rules
Police who searched the properties of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor as part of investigations into his links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein have agreed the search warrants were unlawful, a London judge said Thursday. The 66-year-old younger brother of King Charles II was arrested on February 19 on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
BBC News – UK BBC
Warrants used to search Andrew's homes were unlawful, court says
NYTimes – World NYT
Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court Finds
A judge in London said that a “significant error” had been made in the granting of search warrants in an investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
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Guardian
Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules
Judge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigation Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has won his legal challenge against Thames Valley police over search warrants that led to his arrest. The former prince brought a judicial review of the legality of the force’s actions and those of the central criminal court, which granted the warrants. Continue reading...
