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Scotland’s first black professor will lead review of controversial statues and street names in Edinburgh with links to slavery in wake of BLM protests Sir Geoff Palmer, 80, will lead steering group, which will meet before end of year Human rights activist said it was an ‘honour’ to be asked to work with the group Group … Read more
Saudi Arabia said today it will scrap labour laws that prevent millions of low-paid migrants workers from leaving their employers in the Kingdom. Human rights groups have repeatedly called on the country to abolish its ‘kafala’ sponsorship system, branded by critics as a modern form of slavery that binds workers to their Saudi employers. The … Read more
The harrowing reality of American slavery in the 19th century has been brought back to life through newly colorized photographs. Iconic images such as the famed one of a man whose back is covered with lacerations from repeated whippings have been digitally restored as have some more ‘every day’ images pictures showing life in 19th … Read more
Theresa May’s drive to spend £200m tackling modern slavery comes under fire A review by the official aid watchdog warned there was little evidence of the long-term impact of global projects funded with British taxpayers’ money Concerns were also raised about the UK’s use of the term ‘modern slavery’ The aid watchdog said many projects … Read more
Written aboard HMS Victory, the letter on yellowing parchment offers a glimpse into the mind of one of our greatest national heroes. Admiral Horatio Nelson penned the missive to a slave-owning plantation owner in the West Indies just four months before he was fatally wounded at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Little did Nelson … Read more
Colonial legacy of Admiral Lord Nelson and the Royal Navy’s links to slavery ‘to be re-evaluated’ by Greenwich Maritime Museum who plan to change their historical displays following the Black Lives Matter movement The National Maritime Museum will change its Lord Horatio Nelson displays All of the museum’s displays will be reviewed to reveal British … Read more
Drug gangs use slavery rules to escape justice: County lines crooks feel ‘untouchable’ if they claim they were trafficked Drug dealers are ‘coaching’ children to say they have been trafficked if caught Cases of serious criminality are not being charged or are wrongly discontinued Anti-Slavery Commissioner said it created ‘untouchable attitude’ in youngsters By Rebecca … Read more
Brewery Greene King which was founded by plantation owner will ‘educate its staff in understanding slavery’ after firm said its historic link to slave trade is ‘inexcusable’ Greene King will be launching a programme to raise awareness about slavery Employees at the company will be given chance to take part in online workshops Company is … Read more
National Trust faces backlash for linking Winston Churchill’s home to slavery and colonialism Oliver Dowden said National Trust’s view of Winston Churchill was a surprise He called on the Trust to focus its efforts on ‘preserving and protecting’ heritage The Trust had published an audit that claimed 93 properties had slavery links By Vanessa Allen … Read more
For the past 125 years, the National Trust has been the single most important custodian of our national story. Since 1895 it has cared for hundreds of castles, country houses, parks and gardens, including some of the most beloved places our islands have to offer. The majesty of the Giant’s Causeway, the Palladian gardens at … Read more