Warrants to Search Former Prince Andrew’s Properties Were Unlawful, Court Says
A London judge ruled that search warrants used to raid two properties belonging to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, were unlawful. Thames Valley Police accepted the warrants were issued on an incorrect legal basis, leading the High Court to quash them. While the warrants were overturned, UK police are maintaining their criminal investigation into his links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A High Court battle continues over whether evidence seized during these raids can still be used in the criminal proceedings.
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- ✓ A London judge ruled that search warrants used to seize property from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were unlawful.
- ✓ Thames Valley Police accepted the warrants were issued on an incorrect legal basis.
- ✓ The raids were conducted as part of an investigation into links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- ✓ The High Court quashed the search warrants for two properties.
What changed
The High Court quashed search warrants after Thames Valley Police admitted to a legal error.
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Court Rules Search Warrants for Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor Properties Unlawful
A London judge ruled that search warrants used to raid two properties belonging to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, formerly Prince Andrew, were unlawful. Thames Valley Police accepted the warrants were issued on an incorrect legal basis, leading the High Court to quash them. While the warrants were overturned, UK police are maintaining their criminal investigation into his links to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. A High Court battle continues over whether evidence seized during these raids can still be used in the criminal proceedings.
Why it matters
The raids were part of a broader investigation into the former prince's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Justice Nicholas Hilliard noted that significant errors occurred during both the application and granting of the warrants. This legal setback for police comes as Epstein survivors continue to support the investigation.
What is confirmed
- A London judge ruled that search warrants used to seize property from Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor were unlawful.
- Thames Valley Police accepted the warrants were issued on an incorrect legal basis.
- The raids were conducted as part of an investigation into links to Jeffrey Epstein.
- The High Court quashed the search warrants for two properties.
- UK police are continuing their probe despite the ruling.
Still unconfirmed
- The hearing regarding the use of seized evidence will begin behind closed doors.
What to watch next
- High Court decision on whether evidence from the unlawful raids is admissible in criminal court
- Further updates on the criminal investigation into Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's links to Jeffrey Epstein
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