Search warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rules
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- ▪ Police accept Andrew search warrants were unlawful, court hears — BBC News — UK
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAView image in fullscreenAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor. Photograph: Yui Mok/PAAndrew Mountbatten-WindsorSearch warrants used in Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor raids were unlawful, court rulesJudge makes ruling after former prince brought judicial review of operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein investigationHaroon SiddiqueThu 8 Oct 2026 09.38 EDTLast modified on Thu 8 Oct 2026 09.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor has won his legal challenge against Thames Valley police over search warrants that led to his arrest.The former prince brought a judicial review of the legality of the force’s actions and those of the central criminal court, which granted the warrants.On Thursday, Mr Justice Hilliard, sitting at the high…
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