Peter Mandelson has been released on bail after his arrest over claims he committed misconduct in public office during his friendship with the convicted child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mr Mandelson has denied any wrongdoing. Mr Mandelson was led to a waiting car by detectives without being placed in handcuffs. The CPS’s special crime division is also the part of the prosecution service that would consider the misconduct in public office case against Mountbatten-Windsor. Mr Mandelson is understood to believe he has not committed any offence.

Source: Irish Examiner February 24, 2026 16:13 UTC