British police mistakenly applied for search warrants under the incorrect statutory provision, according to a judge’s ruling. However, this error does not impede the ongoing misconduct investigation involving Prince Andrew.
LONDON – A British court has determined that law enforcement used illegal warrants during searches conducted at Prince Andrew’s residences. This decision coincides with the day of his February arrest.
The court emphasized that the procedural misstep regarding warrant application should not affect the continuation of the inquiry into the former prince’s alleged misconduct.
Background: Officers executed searches at the Royal Lodge in Windsor, England, in the presence of media, including coverage by Ben Stansall of AFP/Getty Images.
Despite acknowledging the error, authorities are pressing forward with their investigation, suggesting that proper legal procedure will be pursued moving forward.