Burnham considering inquiry into Epstein, minister says

British Prime Minister Andy Burnham is evaluating the possibility of conducting a public inquiry into the actions of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein within the United Kingdom, according to victims minister Alex Davies-Jones. Epstein, who pleaded guilty in 2008 to soliciting prostitution from a minor, was arrested again in July 2019 on charges of sex trafficking minors and accused of recruiting and abusing underage girls in New York and Florida.

Despite being found dead in his Manhattan jail cell in August 2019, the case surrounding Epstein has recently resurfaced and caused turmoil within the British establishment. This has led to arrests of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the brother of current British monarch King Charles, and Peter Mandelson, a former British ambassador to the US.

Burnham, who recently assumed the role of Prime Minister, will meet with Epstein's victims, as announced by Davies-Jones on BBC Newsnight. The minister stated that a public inquiry could be pursued. British police are currently investigating various allegations surrounding Epstein, with potential offenses encompassing child sex abuse, trafficking women through UK airports, and misconduct in public office.

The inquiry might also delve into the alleged misconduct of the late Egyptian billionaire Mohamed al-Fayed, another prominent figure accused of rape and sexual assault by multiple victims.