Angry Judge Slams Harry’s Legal Team for Irrelevant Evidence in Court

In a recent court ruling, High Court Judge Mr. Justice Swift strongly criticized Prince Harry's legal team for submitting irrelevant evidence.

The judge stated that such evidence should be excluded from the proceedings as it serves no purpose and does not contribute to the public interest.

According to Mr. Justice Swift, legal proceedings should not be used as a platform to publicize irrelevant material.

Prince Harry initiated legal action against the Home Office over their decision to deny him police protection for himself and his family while in the UK.

He challenged the decision made by the Executive Committee for the Protection of Royalty and Public Figures (RAVEC), which informed him that he would no longer receive the same level of personal protective security during his visits.

In response, a representative for the Duke stated that while Prince Harry funds a private security team in the US, they cannot provide the necessary police protection required in the UK.

As a result, Prince Harry and his family are unable to return to his home country.

During preliminary hearings, both sides agreed to keep certain parts of the court documents confidential.

The Duke's barrister, Shahid Fatima QC, emphasized that the UK remains Prince Harry's home.

On the other hand, Robert Palmer QC, representing the Home Office, argued that Harry's offer to pay for police protection was irrelevant since personal protective security by the police is not available on a privately financed basis.

In his judgment, Mr. Justice Swift allowed the redaction of certain documents, focusing solely on the need for confidentiality rather than the merits of Prince Harry's claim.

He highlighted that some of the information pertained to security arrangements for the claimant and other public figures, which typically remain confidential for obvious reasons.

However, specific parts of the judgment would also remain confidential.

Furthermore, the judge criticized Prince Harry's legal team for breaking the embargo of the judgment.

He expressed his disappointment that a copy of the ruling had been emailed to someone outside the legal profession by a member of the Duke's legal team.

The judge deemed this breach unacceptable and emphasized that it should have been reported promptly.

The legal team later apologized for the incident.

In other news, Prince Harry received praise from Netflix documentary makers for his involvement in promoting their film, “Three Songs for Benazir,” which focuses on Afghanistan.

The Duke of Sussex, currently residing in his Montecito mansion after stepping back from royal duties, engaged in a conversation with Elizabeth and Goulaston Merzay, the filmmakers.

Although the video of the discussion has not yet been made available online, it remains unclear what Prince Harry's exact role in the film is or whether the conversation was solely for promotional purposes.

It is worth noting that Prince Harry signed a lucrative £120 million deal with Netflix in 2020.

In conclusion, the recent court ruling saw Prince Harry's legal team facing criticism for submitting irrelevant evidence.

The judge emphasized the need to exclude such material from proceedings and maintain the confidentiality of certain documents.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry continues to be involved in various endeavors, including his support for the documentary “Three Songs for Benazir,” which highlights his dedication to Afghanistan.