The UK government is not actively considering holding a public inquiry into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his actions in the country, the ministry of justice says. 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. Get the first look at the digital newspaper, curated daily stories and breaking headlines delivered to your inbox. “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.