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Prince Andrew wins court battle over unlawful police searches
UK police accept search warrants used against the King's brother in February were unlawful, but the investigation continues.
In brief
UK police accept search warrants used against the King's brother in February were unlawful, but the investigation continues. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a High Court ruling that police search warrants executed at his homes in February were unlawful, though the investigation into alleged misconduct in public office…
Prince Andrew wins warrant ruling
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a High Court battle on Thursday after UK police accepted search warrants used against him in February were unlawful.
What the warrants covered
Thames Valley Police searched Mountbatten-Windsor's homes at the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk and Royal Lodge near Windsor in February, taking documents and electronic devices.
Investigation continues despite ruling
Police gave incorrect information to a judge when applying for the warrants at the Old Bailey. The investigation into alleged misconduct in public office between two thousand one and two thousand eleven continues.
The headline
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a High Court ruling that police search warrants executed at his homes in February were unlawful, though the investigation into alleged misconduct in public office continues.
