Slave trade: UK agrees to dialogue with the Commonwealth

The United Kingdom has agreed to hold structured, inclusive and good-faith talks with relevant parties on the transatlantic slave trade and its historical harms. Commonwealth Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey announced the agreement at the close of the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting. The countries concerned hope the dialogue will take place within the next 12 months, with its framework established by the end of this year or early next year. Gaston Browne said the issue should be addressed maturely and without unreasonable demands on the UK.