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Court rules Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor search warrants unlawful

A London judge has ruled that search warrants used to raid the homes of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were unlawful due to a "significant error" in their granting. The former prince, arrested on February 19 over alleged links to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, brought a judicial review against Thames Valley Police. The criminal investigation continues and police have retained 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.

Warrants used to search Andrew's homes were unlawful, court saysBBC News – UK
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Warrants used to search Andrew's homes were unlawful, court says

Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court FindsNYTimes – 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...

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