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Jamaica takes slavery reparations case to Britain’s Privy Council
world1 hour ago

Jamaica takes slavery reparations case to Britain’s Privy Council

Jamaica has filed a petition with the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council seeking a legal ruling on slavery reparations, asking three questions: whether the forced transport and enslavement of Africans in Jamaica violated English common law, whether they constitute crimes against humanity for which the U.K. bears responsibility, and whether Britain has an obligation to provide a remedy to Jamaica. Britain has historically rejected apologies or reparations and the move could influence Jamaica’s political future, including discussions about severing ties with the crown and becoming a republic if the legal path does not yield the desired outcome.

via AP News|
#jamaica#king-charles-iii#privy-council
Jamaica seeks JCPC ruling on slavery redress via King Charles
world7 hours ago

Jamaica seeks JCPC ruling on slavery redress via King Charles

Jamaica plans to deliver a petition to King Charles asking him to refer three questions to the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council about the legality of enslaving Africans in Jamaica, whether it violated international law, and whether Britain has a legal duty to provide redress, with parallel talks on repatriating artefacts from the British Museum; the petition is framed as seeking a legal remedy rather than an immediate payment.

via BBC|
#jamaica#king-charles#privy-council
"Privy Council Quashes Vybz Kartel's Murder Conviction"
legal-music2 years ago

"Privy Council Quashes Vybz Kartel's Murder Conviction"

The UK's Privy Council has quashed Jamaican artist Vybz Kartel's murder conviction and sent the case to a lower court to decide whether to retry him and his co-defendants for the 2011 murder of Clive "Lizard" Williams, citing juror misconduct. Kartel, who has been incarcerated for over a decade, maintains his innocence and has raised concerns about phone evidence and witness credibility. His attorney is hopeful for a fair review and remains optimistic about the appeal process.

via FOX 5 New York|
#appeal#jamaica#legal-music
politics3 years ago

"Penny Mordaunt steals the show at King Charles III's coronation with Sword of State"

Penny Mordaunt, a prominent figure in British politics, gained attention at the coronation of King Charles III as the lord president of the Council. She has held several high-profile government roles, including Secretary of State for International Development and Secretary of State for Defence. Mordaunt is the first female to hold the position of Minister for the Armed Forces in the UK and is a Royal Navy reservist. She has been a staunch advocate for military causes and a vocal supporter of Brexit. Despite her political stance dividing opinion, she is seen as a trailblazer in British politics.

via AS USA|
#british-politics#coronation#penny-mordaunt