Burnham Weighs UK Epstein Inquiry, Including 2 Other High-Profile Abuse Cases
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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 5
Burnham Weighs UK Epstein Inquiry, Including 2 Other High-Profile Abuse Cases
2 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Aug 5
Summary
Alex Davies-Jones said Prime Minister Andy Burnham is reviewing a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein’s UK activities and has agreed to meet survivors.
The review could also examine alleged abuse linked to former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed; a Labour campaign document additionally urged scrutiny of allegations against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan, which he denies.
Davies-Jones said Burnham is taking the issue seriously now that he has full access to government information, including what action is possible and what systemic changes for victims could follow.
The push gained force after Davies-Jones quit Keir Starmer’s government in May, accusing it of failing to listen to Epstein survivors, before returning as victims minister under Burnham.
A broader proposed “impunity” inquiry would ask how powerful men operated unchecked, including how Epstein allegedly used UK military bases while flying in and out with trafficked women.