British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government has stated it is not actively considering a public inquiry into the activities of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in the UK, according to reports from The Guardian and UPI. This clarification comes despite earlier statements by victims' minister Alex Davies-Jones suggesting that such an inquiry was being reviewed.
Key Takeaways
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham's government is not actively considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's activities in the UK, despite earlier statements suggesting otherwise. Victims' minister Alex Davies-Jones had indicated that an inquiry was being reviewed but Downing Street clarified it is not currently under active consideration.
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 1 key claim. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
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| Public Inquiry Consideration | 1 Difference | The Guardian and UPI report that Downing Street is not actively considering a public inquiry into Epstein's activities | ▼ |
| Allegations Against Mohamed Al Fayed | Broad Agreement | More than 400 allegations of sexual abuse from 1977 to 2014. |
Public Inquiry Consideration
▼The Guardian and UPI report that Downing Street is not actively considering a public inquiry into Epstein's activities
Allegations Against Mohamed Al Fayed
Broad AgreementMore than 400 allegations of sexual abuse from 1977 to 2014.
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Davies-Jones told BBC Newsnight on Tuesday that Burnham was 'looking into' the possibility of an inquiry and had agreed to meet with Epstein's victims. She also mentioned that a separate inquiry into allegations against former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed is being considered, as reported by The Guardian.
However, Downing Street later clarified that while Burnham is reviewing the situation, there are no immediate plans for a public inquiry. More than 400 allegations of sexual abuse have been made against Al Fayed from 1977 to 2014, including claims of rape and human trafficking. The Metropolitan Police are investigating these allegations.
Davies-Jones, who returned as victims' minister under Burnham's premiership, emphasized that she had sought assurances before rejoining the government that victims would be prioritized. She noted that Burnham had agreed to meet with Epstein's victims and was committed to systemic change for all victims. The development arose from a document by Labour members calling for an 'impunity' inquiry into how powerful men were able to evade accountability.
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