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Jamaica to petition King Charles III for slavery reparations

Jamaica's Minister of Culture, Olivia Grange, plans to present a petition to King Charles III during an upcoming visit to the United Kingdom. The petition seeks to initiate a legal process for slavery reparations by asking the King to refer questions about the legality of the transatlantic slave trade to Jamaica's highest court of appeal. This move marks the first time a Commonwealth nation has pursued reparations through this specific legal channel, aiming to secure redress for the historical suffering of African ancestors. AI

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Jamaica to petition King Charles III for slavery reparations

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    Jamaican minister to file slavery reparations petition to King Charles during UK visit

    A Jamaican government delegation visiting Britain is set to file a petition addressed to King Charles on Monday, raising the question of slavery reparations, Kingston’s culture ministry said. Culture Minister Olivia Grange will lead the delegation “to advance Jamaica’s push for r…