What exactly is misconduct in public office and could Peter Mandelson be convicted?
Friday 6 February 2026
Newly revealed emails between Jeffrey Epstein and Peter Mandelson while he was Business Secretary have triggered an investigation by the Metropolitan Police regarding the allegation of Mandelson’s possible criminal liability. Jeremy Horder assesses whether Mandelson’s actions could meet the criteria for for the legal definition of “misconduct in public office” ...