Andrew's Epstein investigation continues despite police warrant error

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 17:49 · Archive

A judge ruled police warrants used to search Prince Andrew's homes were unlawful, but the investigation into alleged misconduct continues.

Prince Andrew's legal challenge against Thames Valley Police has succeeded in part. A High Court judge ruled that warrants used to search his homes at Sandringham and Royal Lodge in Windsor last February were issued under the wrong legislation and were therefore unlawful.

However, the judge determined that this procedural error does not invalidate the entire investigation. Police will retain the documents and electronic devices seized during the raids. The investigation into suspected misconduct in public office will continue.

Andrew, who denies wrongdoing, appears to have hoped the legal challenge would derail the investigation. The Mirror reports that he has been told the Epstein scandal is 'far from over' and that he remains subject to the same laws as everyone else. The i Paper notes that unless Andrew can clear his name in a fully open legal process, the allegations against him will not go away. Severe doubt now exists about whether evidence against him will be tested at trial, given the warrant error.

How it is being reported

• Andrew should still be worried, even if the police investigation faltersUnless he can clear his name in a fully open process, the allegations against Andrew will never go awayThe i Paper · 9 Oct, 17:07
• 'Andrew's Epstein nightmare is far from over, despite police blunder'"Andrew remains subject to the same laws as everyone else. And whatever he hoped would deliver, the Epstein investigation is far from over"The Mirror · 8 Oct, 20:54

In this story: Prince Andrew · Thames Valley Police · Sandringham · Royal Lodge · Windsor

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