Calls for Police Probe into Prince Andrew Rise as Epstein Files Surface
Calls for Police Probe into Prince Andrew Rise as Epstein Files Surface
Fresh Epstein documents spur renewed calls for a UK police inquiry into Prince Andrew, as victims' advocate urges action.
Fresh Epstein documents have reignited debate about whether Prince Andrew could face a formal police inquiry in the UK. Dame Vera Baird, a former victims' commissioner, told a broadcaster she believes police should now start properly investigating Andrew's links with Epstein. She said she had raised concerns with the police before, but was told alleged offending mainly happened abroad and there wasn't enough to go on for UK investigators. The situation, she said, has changed very radically in light of new evidence.
Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown has echoed calls for a re-examination of whether Epstein's victims were trafficked in and out of Britain. He cited documents showing 87 Epstein flights linked to UK airports between the 1990s and 2018, and suggested Stansted Airport was used to move women at times. Brown urged the police to urgently review the matter. Andrew has consistently denied any wrongdoing.
The debate comes as the latest Epstein files sharpen scrutiny of the network surrounding the late financier, prompting renewed attention on whether any crimes were committed on British soil. Legal advocates say the topic raises sensitive questions about accountability, oversight, and the limits of past inquiries. Officials say any decision to probe would be made based on the evidence now available.
For victims and supporters, the call underscores the ongoing demand for accountability and transparency in high-profile cases. While no formal investigation has been announced, the new material adds fuel to a public conversation about how authorities handle past cases involving prominent figures and powerful networks.
