nuOct 8, 2026, 16:32

Search warrants for ex-Prince Andrew's residences were unlawful

Former prince Andrew's legal team successfully challenged the search warrants used by police to inspect his residences, with authorities admitting the warrants were unlawful. However, the High Court ruled that the criminal investigation into allegations of government document leaks and misconduct continues, and seized evidence will be retained until 2027.

Former prince Andrew was arrested on February 19 regarding allegations of misconduct during his tenure as a special trade envoy between 2001 and 2011. He is accused of leaking government documents to the deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Following his arrest, police conducted searches at his current and former residences, seizing electronic devices including laptops and phones. Andrew's legal team challenged the validity of these warrants, leading to a recent High Court hearing where Thames Valley Police acknowledged the search warrants were unlawful.

Despite this legal error, the judge presiding over the case confirmed that the criminal investigation into Andrew remains ongoing. Furthermore, the authorities are permitted to retain the seized evidence until a scheduled hearing in 2027. Andrew has consistently denied all allegations of misconduct, including separate accusations of sexual abuse made by Virginia Giuffre and another woman. Previously, King Charles stripped his brother of his titles of prince and duke due to his association with Epstein, who died in 2019 while awaiting trial for human trafficking and child abuse.

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