Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is taking legal action against Thames Valley Police following raids that led to his arrest.
The former prince and Duke of York was arrested on his 66th birthday earlier this year on suspicion of misconduct in public office following allegations he shared sensitive information with Jeffrey Epstein during his time as the UK's trade envoy. Police carried out search warrants at his residence on the Sandringham Estate and his former Windsor home, Royal Lodge.
High Court Hearing Scheduled
The Telegraph previously reported that Andrew had been granted permission to challenge whether Thames Valley Police acted lawfully over the searches in February. A private High Court hearing is now due to take place on Thursday, a judicial spokesperson has said.
The spokesperson said the hearing will concern a bid by Thames Valley Police to restrict access to court documents, with the hearing to begin in private. It is not known whether Andrew will attend the hearing before Mr Justice Hilliard.
Arrest and Legal Definition
Andrew was arrested on February 19 and interviewed under caution before being released under investigation. The legal definition of misconduct in a public office can include a wide range of conduct – including sharing confidential financial information, financial misconduct, wilful neglect of duty, and sexual misconduct.
It also covers corruption and improper interference, conflict of interest, perverting the course of justice, dishonesty or fraudulent conduct, and misconduct leading to personal gain. Late last year, the King stripped his brother of both his right to be a prince and his dukedom over his association with Epstein.
