Lawyers defending an aide to Prince Andrew are challenging the release of a witness statement concerning Yang Tengbo, accused of being a Chinese spy. The statement, created by Dominic Hampshire at Yang's request, details sensitive business relationships and has become pivotal in a legal dispute following Yang's exclusion from the UK by an immigration tribunal. Media organizations, led by The Guardian, argue for access to this document on grounds of open justice, while Hampshire's lawyer expresses concerns over confidentiality after realizing the potential lack of privacy around the evidence.
Hampshire's statement, initially intended to remain private, now faces potential public disclosure amidst ongoing legal proceedings concerning Yang's exclusion from the UK.
The principle of open justice drives the media's request for access to Hampshire's witness statement, with provision for public understanding emphasized as paramount.
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