Prince Andrew: Charities' concerns over prince's offer to support victims
Source: BBC
Prince Andrew: Charities' concerns over prince's offer to support victims
By Lauren Turner
BBC News
17 February 2022
Charities working with survivors of abuse say they have "significant concerns" about the Duke of York's offer to support trafficking victims.
Prince Andrew made the pledge after settling the US civil sexual assault case brought by Virginia Giuffre, and agreeing to pay her an undisclosed sum.
He made no admission of liability and has always denied the allegations.
Labour MP Jess Phillips has expressed doubt Andrew could play a constructive role in combating trafficking.
"Those who work in sexual violence (and) human trafficking services are certainly not going to have open arms to his allyship... even if it was just finances," she said.
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