about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after claims he is not co-operating with the inquiry.that he did not see, or suspect, any suspicious behaviour when visiting the homes of his then friend.Can Prince Andrew be forced to co-operate with an investigation in the US?Firstly, the criminal investigation being conducted by the FBI into Jeffry Epstein.
However, under something known as"Mutual Legal Assistance" , both prosecutors and the lawyers acting for Epstein's accusers can issue a formal request for the prince to give evidence in the UK.this would take place at a magistrates' court, almost certainly Westminster Magistrates Court, where it is customarily done.
In both the civil and criminal proceedings, Prince Andrew could seek to have any formal MLA request set aside before he is deposed, on the grounds that he has no relevant or material evidence to give.If it happens, it is all some way off in the future. Statements by US prosecutor Geoffrey Berman and lawyers for Epstein's accusers are putting moral pressure on Prince Andrew to co-operate.
If that happens, there is no obligation for Prince Andrew to go to the US and submit to the subpoena.
Does the extradition treaty between the US and UK have exemptions? Or is the royal family presumed to be above all commoners agreements?
For me no bcs American the like them self why a prince, go to America I support him. American women kill a child in this country but the can send her back here. I say no for Prince is hire profil for this country Respect
It'll never happen. Everything to lose and nothing to gain for Andrew so why would he voluntarily go there?
In Paris the Police have been fighting Firefighters! Water canon, baton charges the works It became so violent that that some of the Fireman actually set themselves on fire. What happened to reporting news BBC? I guess this doesn't fit your political agenda
LIKE ANYONE ELSE. BUT HE CAN. HIDE IN HIS COUNTRY
I really don't understand, given the airing of the US lawyers concerned statements in the media and his own stated willingness, how he can avoid talking directly to the US authorities. The monarchy cannot be seen to ally itself with any other action.
Of course Prince Andrew can be forced to testify if his suspect, which he is that.
Andrew is irreparably damaging the Royal Family with his selfish attitude to these despicable sex crimes.
In no way endorsing Prince Andrews 'pastimes' some credit is due for remaining 'a friend in need'. Other beneficiaries of Epstein's highly questionable 'generosities' together with MSN more sickening claiming previous ignorance of what was on offer.
He can be forced to attend an interview under police caution.
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Prince Andrew is next in line to British throne. Why black sheep..Hear 3 Royals intermarriage is 3am/108 Salato Fiji. Talk that harry of wales is american raptist.Why Buckingham Palace rewired. They no understand marriage.
Yes. He is a man, not god.
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He shouldn't be forced. Surely in the interest of the truth and justice, he should volunteer to cooperate with any enquiry
If its the law for everyone to do so then yes he should. The Royals are not above the law.
Why should he help the FBI if they won’t assist us with the hot and run murder
Another “Denial of Justice” one over there and one here quid per quo?
Well if he does please don’t televise it. The poor staff at Pizza Express still haven’t recovered.
get him into court why hang out with a nonce!
He should be. If a killer can hide, a witness can definitely hide. And I am no fan of Andrew. Just baffled by the Americans demanding justice but not giving justice.
Surely if he has nothing to hide, it’s in his interests to testify?
We'll do a trade. The FBI hand over the woman the killed the lad on his bike and you can keep The Puke of York.
Hope so
Timer for the prince to fall. The days of getting away with unspeakable behaviour are gone. This is the modern world
He has legal representation, if they have advised him not to say anything then the FBI have to accept that after all isn’t that one of the fundamental rights under law?
By whom? The Americans, doubt it, unless they intend to send a “Snatch Squad” I doubt they stand much of a chance under extradition rules as an HRH he has diplomatic immunity doesn’t he?
How can he remain HRH when he is no longer a working royal like Harry and Meghan ?
No
If the America s say he must, the should make the woman who killed the boy on his motor bike
Can Mes Socoolas be forced to?
As we are living in the 21st Century, British standards are seen as far superior to others and as such, he will obviously go and support justice, fairness and honesty. We are not a despot country hiding shame and injustice behind made up rules. Justice must be seen to be done.
Most people would be forced to but he's not most people
The Joy's of wealth and power🤷🏿♀️ oh and privilege
Arrest him and make him!
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Good question...if only there was some sort of law, or something, that could be used to investigate suspected sexual assault of a minor.
Never gonna happen though is it.
Only if we can force Anne Sacolas to come over and take the stand for Harry Dunn there is physical proof of her crime only hearsay on his. But BBC have we forgotten gossip about Cliff Richard, Westminster, Nick and Harvey Proctor already back to casting the 1st stone then in 2020
I don't see why not.
His morals cannot get much lower
The UK should demand answers even if he ends up like his buddy Epstein. Trafficking children for sex and such is the lowest of lows. The same goes for anyone else that might know something, they must be stopped!
Err! Ann Sacoolas, FBI. One law for GB another for USA?
It'll never happen. The establishment won't allow it.
Just arrest peado and then extradict him too States. I don't care if his Pope do it
Over privileged greed driven bastrd
Look at the difference , the Americans deny extradition and complete silence over here ... Andrew isn't cooperating it is on every media outlet available and we are meant to be worried about the Chinese ! both should be answering for crimes or possible crimes full stop
Do a deal. Send that women to face the music, and we send him.
No! If the USA will not send back somebody actually charged with an offence then not!
Why don’t we swop Prince Andrew for the American women who hit and killed the young boy. Fair trade?
No.
the bbc runs this page like some sort of focus group. Here we are with another of it's pointless questions, phrased as tho prince andrew is the victim. 'can he be forced' The consensus on every thread on this subject suggests he should be arrested & questioned like any one else.
Nope
Well they can’t seem to force trump to do so. So yeah they’ll probably force any because he’s from one of those unimportant little inconvenient countries that isn’t America
I assume he can be forced, but does he not have to be accused of a criminal offence first and for their to be reasonable proof and not accusation? Other wise we can all be forced to testify on alleged offences thrown at us🤔
Book him Danno....
Hand him over in exchange for the child killer
Don't know personally I couldn't care less. Haven't got time for theses sick people
Force is a strong word. Ethically it’s the right thing to do, if he feels that he didn’t do anything wrong then he has nothing to worry about
Swap him for annesacoolas 👍 if not please shut the wailing Americans up, you have justice or you don't
Prince Andrew for Anne Sacoolas. Fair exchange.
How Is this for a theory: Epstein Is alive living In the American witness protection system...? Someone like Epstein would have had a lot of dirt on many people, the world over.
Can Anne Sacoolas? Can we do a ‘quid-pro-quo’?
Meanwhile, across the Channel in France, they’re entering their 65th week of protests. Today the police tear gassed firemen who joined the protestors who want reforms, but are being ignored by the most unpopular President in French history. Where are the BBC reports on this? 🤮
Tell the Americans we will swap him
Waterboarding?
The answer to the question posed is NO. Even if he wasn't royalty, he had sex with 17yr old. Not a crime in the UK, therefore UK/USA extradition treaty procludes extradition. Please report the news bbcnews instead of always lying and being the news.
You know the answer to that ffs , pointless question, and you know that too!
I bet he's sweating now!!
British taxpayers do not get tired of supporting all these people, like they can not work like everybody else? What is the meaning of having a monarchy?
why doesn't clive ask olivia
I believe not.
No, if harry Dunnes killer wasn't extradited I'm sure prince Andrew will never be sent to america, it works both ways.
Not while mummy is protecting her little baby boy 🤮
He should be!
He should volunteer.... Or is there a reason he knows about that means he couldn't?..... Maybe he should not only testify, but also stand trial?
No. Any more than Anne Sacoolas will be deported. Don't you get it yet?
Epsteindidntkillhimself
If they couldn't bring Polanski to justice I wouldn't hold my breath on them bringing him to book.
You might offer him as a trade for that horrible woman who killed Harry and claimed political immunity in the US.
We need to swap him for Harry Dunns killer.
Depends if they try to assassinate him during the process? I wouldn’t be surprised at anything happening in certain circles these days xx
If hes got nothing to hide and can hold his head up without having to hide behind his mummy then he shouldn't have to be forced to go and answer questions. I think trying to slope off into the background makes him look as guilty as sin.
Can the US ambasador's wife who killed a UK citizen in car accident be forced to come back and face justice in the UK?
If it was me or you, yes. But he's a royal so he obviously gets treated differently.
Keep saying it...swap him for Anne Sacoolas!
He can be forced to face questions if he’s arrested and interviewed like anyone else would have been at this point.
He shouldn’t have to be forced. He’s part of a family that supposedly embodies the law. An utter disgrace.
Do a deal they can have PrinceAndrew and we will have annesacoolas If neither of them have anything to hide, then they shouldn't be worried about facing questioning 🤔
Anyone can be forced to do most things
Hope so.
No, but he should be hung anyway - How have we as a nation pulled Harry over the coals for wanting a life of peace and happiness with his family but Andrew can diddle as many minors as he likes and that's acceptable?!
No idea, but he should do the right thing just like the American woman who killed Harry Dunn and then did a runner should. Both should voluntarily return to the US and UK respectively and cooperate fully with each investigation.
Why not exchange him for the woman who killed some lad on a motorbike, claimed diplomatic immunity and legged it Yankee side. A swap would benefit both countries and maybe bring closure to a grieving British family! Throw him to the wolves, there are loads of other royals!
He should be
I hope he talks
'diplomatic immunity' 🤔 Shit cuts both ways.........
He should be forced to testify ! The man is a liar and doesn't deserve any sympathy. The government can offer him as a witness to the Epstein hearing if the US return that 'diplomatic' wife here to answer questions about the car accident
Well, he should be ... let him face a jury saying 'I didn't know' then the USA came force their 'VOP' but not Royal come here and answer charges of ending a young man's life ... she can say she didnt know she was on the wrong side of the highway ...
He should be 😡😡
Yes, piracy laws could be used to bring him to justice.
How about a straight swap for Harry Dunnes killer .... she won’t face charges here and he won’t face any there .... the power of being above the law.
No. But it looks very suspicious and we will fill in the blanks ourselves.
Ironic, Prince Andrew's normally the one forcing someone to do something against their will.
Could we not swap him for Anne Sacoolas? Win-win?
Equal justice for all...right?
Well what would normally happen if they weren't a royal?
Can the US be forced to hand over Harry Dunn’s killer it’s total hypocrisy of the FBI to criticise when its own justice department has blood on its hands.
I don't think any British government will agree to extradite a prince of the realm.
Anyone else would be. But the royals live by their own rules.
He could always suicide
If you have nothing to hide then why is he running?
NOT for a criminal case But possibly if a personal prosecution were brought in the American courts they could apply to our courts who could exceed to their request Perhaps a swap for Harry's accused ?
Of course he can? W Please remind me why couldn't he?
No. Our Royal family do not dance to the tune of American hysteria.
No! If so, hand over annesacoolas for HarryDunn justice. Regardless, HRH PrinceAndrew is amiable, FBI can come here, there’s not much to say. Focus on Epstein not gold diggers after royals!
Innocent people don't hide like Nonce Andrew.
That depends on the public pressure.
Can we swap him for Anne Sacoolas?
If the Queen, Prince Charles and Prince William were smart; they’d get his ass on the first plane to NY Teterboro, have a group of MI5/MI6 Officer waiting on the tarmac for him, have him driven to Federal Plaza NY and force him to give interviews.
He's a very naughty boy! via YouTube
Yes, easily Will he be, no
No.
It's not the worst thing people can be forced to do, as connected cases show very clearly.
Must.
Hell yes
Anything going on in Paris?
State diplomatic immunity lol
The Nonce should be in jail
Nor more or less than Anne Sacoolas can be forced to face a UK court.
It's literally a yes or no question..
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