Duke of York Adviser Criticized for Handling of Chinese Spy Case Evidence

Tribunal hears that Andrew's aide failed to seek legal advice before providing a witness statement in a national security case involving a Chinese businessman.

Dominic Hampshire, a senior adviser to Prince Andrew, provided a witness statement in a legal case involving Yang Tengbo, an alleged Chinese spy, without consulting his own lawyer.
Yang Tengbo, previously excluded from the UK on national security grounds, had unsuccessfully challenged the decision in 2023 at the Special Immigration Appeals Commission (SIAC).
Hampshire's statement, believed to be confidential, was used in Yang's case but later criticized for its lack of legal oversight and potential public disclosure risks.
Documents revealed Hampshire had corresponded with Yang, thanking him for supporting Andrew during the fallout from his controversial Newsnight interview about Jeffrey Epstein.
The tribunal has yet to issue a written decision on the matter, following arguments about the confidentiality and implications of Hampshire's involvement.