- Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones and justice minister Jake Richards initially stated that prime minister Andy Burnham was 'looking into' a public inquiry concerning the activities of convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein in the UK.
- Despite these ministerial comments, it is now understood that No 10 is not actively considering a public inquiry into Jeffrey Epstein's actions.
- Prime minister Andy Burnham has committed to meeting with Epstein's victims and assured them he will work towards systemic changes for all victims.
- A potential inquiry into over 400 allegations of sexual misconduct, including sexual assault, rape and human trafficking, against the late former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed, is currently under review.
- Leading Labour campaigners have urged Mr Burnham to launch an 'impunity' inquiry, which would investigate Epstein's UK activities, allegations against Al Fayed, and sexual misconduct claims against West Ham co-owner David Sullivan.
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