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Jamaica is petitioning the British monarch regarding the legality of the transatlantic slave trade as part of its reparations campaign. A recent UN resolution supports claims for reparations, and a UN committee has stated that governments are legally obliged to consider paying damages. Key figures in this movement include Hilary Beckles, Lawrence Goldman, and Patrick Vernon.
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Jamaica is petitioning the British monarch regarding the legality of the transatlantic slave trade as part of its reparations campaign. A recent UN resolution supports claims for reparations, and a UN committee has stated that governments are legally obliged to consider paying damages. Key figures in this movement include Hilary Beckles, Lawrence Goldman, and Patrick Vernon.
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Jamaica Seeks Reparations from the UK for Transatlantic Slave Trade