UK government rules out Epstein public inquiry for now

Victims minister Alex Davies-Jones had told the BBC a day earlier that Prime Minister Andy Burnham was "looking ⁠into" holding an inquiry but ‌the ​ministry of justice subsequently ruled this out for the ​time being.

"Our ‌thoughts are firmly with the victims of Jeffrey Epstein, ​who have survived devastating trauma," a ministry of justice spokesperson said in a statement.

"The prime minister ​is ​committed to meeting ​with victims but a public ‌inquiry is not being actively considered."

Police are already investigating a number of allegations related to the disgraced financier, with possible offences ranging from child sex abuse ​to trafficking women through UK airports and misconduct ​in public ⁠office.