Commonwealth Leaders Push for Reparatory Justice Talks
During the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, leaders agreed to initiate discussions on reparatory justice, despite the United Kingdom's reluctance. The summit highlighted the need to address the enduring effects of historical injustices like the transatlantic slave trade. UK leader Keir Starmer noted that the discussions would not involve financial reparations but stressed the importance of having these conversations.
At the recent Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), leaders agreed that 'the time has come' to address reparatory justice.
Despite the United Kingdom's stance that reparations were not on the agenda, the summit communique included language acknowledging calls for dialogue on reparatory justice related to the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans and other historical grievances.
UK representative Keir Starmer emphasized that discussions did not focus on financial reparations, but acknowledged the importance of initiating conversations.
The communique stressed the need to address the historical impact on Commonwealth nations, particularly women and girls, and to forge a future based on equity.
Despite the United Kingdom's stance that reparations were not on the agenda, the summit communique included language acknowledging calls for dialogue on reparatory justice related to the transatlantic trade of enslaved Africans and other historical grievances.
UK representative Keir Starmer emphasized that discussions did not focus on financial reparations, but acknowledged the importance of initiating conversations.
The communique stressed the need to address the historical impact on Commonwealth nations, particularly women and girls, and to forge a future based on equity.
