Published on: 2026-08-05
Source: United Nations – United Nations –
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August 5, 2026 Women
UN Special Rapporteur on violence against women and girls, Reem Alsalem, welcomed the extradition proceedings of Andrew and Tristan Tate to the United Kingdom that have begun in the United States. According to her, this is an important step towards holding the brothers accountable for serious allegations of violence.
“After many years during which law enforcement and prosecutors ignored or dismissed the testimonies and experiences of women who came forward with credible allegations against the Tate brothers, the current proceedings once again give hope that through effective international cooperation, justice will finally prevail,” Al Salem said.
She emphasized that, given the scale of the alleged crimes, as well as the global influence of the Tate brothers, who, according to her, spread misogynistic views and harmful models of masculinity, it is extremely important that they stand trial.
Charges in the United Kingdom and Romania
Andrew and Tristan Tate, holding citizenship of the United Kingdom and the United States, were previously professional kickboxers and later became popular internet influencers. They were detained in Miami on July 18, 2026, at the request of the United Kingdom for extradition.
The brothers are currently in custody in the United States, contesting their extradition to British authorities. In the United Kingdom, they face a total of 59 criminal charges, including rape, sexual assault, facilitating human trafficking for sexual exploitation, assaults, as well as offenses related to the production of obscene images of children and extreme pornography.
Additionally, a separate criminal investigation is ongoing in Romania regarding allegations related to human trafficking, including minors.
A Call to Ensure Justice
The Special Rapporteur called on the governments of the United States, the United Kingdom, and Romania to ensure that the Tate brothers are held accountable. She reminded that states have the obligation to protect the rights of victims of exploitation and violence to seek justice without fear of retaliation or intimidation, as well as to respect their right to dignity and privacy.
“Too often, those responsible for violence against women use delays in investigations, inconsistent actions across different jurisdictions, as well as their wealth, influence, and public prominence to avoid accountability. No one should be above the law, regardless of their status, influence, or international connections,” AlSalem stated.
She also called for expanding the scope of the trial to include individuals who facilitated the criminal activities of the Tate brothers, assisted them, or profited from it. This involves activities related to the sexual exploitation, “grooming” of girls and vulnerable women for these purposes, and violence against them.
On March 4, 2026, the Special Rapporteur sent communications to the governments of Romania and the United Kingdom, as well as a copy to the US authorities, regarding information received about the improper handling of the claims of a woman who alleged that Andrew Tate sexually assaulted her in Romania in 2018. According to her, the allegations included rape, strangulation, intimidation, and harassment following her report to law enforcement.
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