Nov 20, 2009, 11:30 GMT
Britain's Duchess of York could face trial in Turkey after she was served with legal papers by Scotland Yard police.
Sarah Ferguson, 50, was handed the documents yesterday (19.11.09) after infuriating Turkish authorities by going undercover for 'Duchess and Daughters: Their Secret Mission', a documentary which exposed the poor conditions in state-run orphanages.
Officials insist the documentary broke privacy laws and also regulations that ban secret filming and trespassing on government property.
Cameraman Chris Rogers and an ITV documentary producer were also served with legal papers by the police on behalf of the authorities in Ankara.
It has requested all three make statements on their activities in the country - which could form the basis of an extradition request.
A Home Office spokesman said: "It is not our usual policy to comment on cases.
"However, the Home Office can confirm it has received a formal request for legal assistance concerning Sarah, Duchess of York. It has been referred to the Metropolitan Police to progress."
A spokesperson for the duchess said: "The Duchess of York has received a request for information and will be co-operating fully with that request."
Lawyers for UK network ITV, who aired the documentary, are said to be meeting with police today (20.11.09).
At the beginning of the year, Turkish Social Affairs Minister Nimet Cubukcu blasted the programme, saying: "It is very clear that Mrs. Sarah Ferguson has bad intentions. She is obviously in a campaign to blacken Turkey's name."
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