Transparency International UK respond to the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor

Transparency International UK has responded to news that Thames Valley Police have today arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office.
 
Commenting on the news Daniel Bruce, Chief Executive, Transparency International UK said:  

"Transparency International UK notes today's arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, in connection with his former role as the United Kingdom trade envoy.

"We will not comment on the specifics of an active investigation so as not to undermine due process. In general terms, we note that misconduct in public office is among the most serious offences in English law, carrying maximum sentence of life imprisonment, and is reserved for those who are found to have wilfully abused a position of public trust. Any proven abuse of a senior public role for private ends, financial or otherwise, is corruption that erodes public trust in our institutions.

"We will monitor developments closely."