Epstein housed abuse victims in London flats, BBC reveals
The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
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Notable Quotes
"Where there are credible allegations of human trafficking, the UK state, even if no victims come forward, has a positive legal obligation to conduct a prompt, effective and independent investigation."
— Tessa Gregory , Activist
"People are outraged that somebody came forward and said, 'I was trafficked by this man', and yet he was just allowed to carry on."
— Kevin Hyland , Other
"Where there are credible allegations of human trafficking, the UK state, even if no victims come forward, has a positive legal obligation to conduct a prompt, effective and independent investigation."
— Tessa Gregory , Activist
"People are outraged that somebody came forward and said, 'I was trafficked by this man', and yet he was just allowed to carry on. Who in the police made that decision?"
— Kevin Hyland , Other
Key People
Former prince with links to Jeffrey Epstein.
Jeffrey Epstein was an American financier and convicted sex offender.
A former senior detective and the UK's first Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner.
A human rights lawyer highlighting failures in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein's activities.
Accused Prince Andrew of being involved in sex trafficking.
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The revelations intensify concerns about repeated police decisions not to investigate 2015 trafficking claims.
The BBC's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein's activities reveals that he regularly used the Eurostar to transport women between France and England, including after 2015, when police declined to investigate trafficking claims.
New revelations suggest that Jeffrey Epstein's abuse extended to the UK, with victims allegedly housed in luxury London flats, raising questions about previous police inaction on trafficking claims.
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