[ad_1] By Joshua Nevett BBC Politics 1 hour ago Image source, University of Guyana Image caption, Charlie Gladstone read an apology to the people of Guyana on behalf of his…
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Charlie Gladstone: Rishi Sunak is completely wrong on slavery
[ad_1] John Gladstone owned or held mortgages over 2,508 enslaved Africans in Guyana and Jamaica in the 19th Century, and was paid more than £100,000 in compensation after the British…
Op Venetic: Drug supply ringleaders sentenced after EncroChat takedown
[ad_1] A West Yorkshire-based organised crime group that trafficked cocaine have been sentenced to a combined 49 years behind bars. Their prison terms follow a National Crime Agency investigation under…
Antoinette Sandbach: Ex-MP asks to be removed from slavery research
[ad_1] Antoinette Sandbach, a descendent of a slave owner, argues she has a right to privacy. [ad_2] Source link
Investors urge UK firms to increase efforts on tackling slavery in supply chains
[ad_1] I nvestors are calling on UK-listed companies to increase efforts to tackle modern slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in their supply chains. Sustainable investment firm CCLA, alongside a…
Gladstone family urged to pay slavery reparations to Jamaica
[ad_1] Family of the former prime minister are accused of ignoring the case for reparations in Jamaica. [ad_2] Source link
UK’s £18tn slavery debt is an underestimation, UN judge says
[ad_1] A report led by the judge, Patrick Robinson, says the UK should pay £18.8tn for its role in slavery. [ad_2] Source link
Archaeologists unearth slave bedroom in Roman villa near Pompeii
[ad_1] The discovery reveals the harsh reality of life for those dwelling in the lower echelons of society during the Roman period. A small bedroom, that was most likely used…
Modern Slavery and conducting responsible business in a changing…
[ad_1] Modern slavery is a complex global problem, and it has been just over four years since the Australian Government introduced the landmark Modern Slavery Act 2018 (Cth) (MSA) in…
‘Too good to be true?’ As Shein and Temu take off, so does the scrutiny | CNN Business
[ad_1] Hong Kong/New York CNN — Temu and Shein are taking off in the United States, topping app stores and creating a frenzy with consumers. But as the two online…