Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles

The King will be asked to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council.

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BBC Published 6 September 2026

Jamaica to bring slavery reparations petition to King Charles

Guardian Published 6 September 2026

Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles

Slavery’s legacy continues ‘to deprive our country and our people’, says minister, as group prepares to appeal to Jamaica’s head of state A landmark petition is to be handed to King Charles by Jamaica over slavery reparations, aiming to confront historical crimes that still disadvantage former British colonies, the Caribbean nation’s culture minister has said. The petition will be lodged with Charles, Jamaica’s head…

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