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Royal Commission (Slavery) Bill [HL]

Make provision for the establishment of a Royal Commission on slavery.

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House of Lords

Parliament last updated

13 October 2007

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This bill would establish a Royal Commission on slavery by statute. The Commission would investigate slavery's history and its ongoing impact in the UK, gathering evidence and testimonies and reporting back to Parliament with findings and recommendations for government action.

Key Points

Establishes a statutory Royal Commission on slavery.
Requires the Commission to examine slavery’s history and legacy in the UK and report its findings and recommendations to Parliament.
Sets out that commissioners are appointed under defined terms and that the Commission operates under specified terms of reference and reporting requirements.

Who is affected?

Survivors of slavery (historical and contemporary)Descendants of enslaved people in the UKCommunities affected by slavery’s legacy (inequality in wealth, health, education)Researchers, historians and civil society organisationsPublic authorities and the wider UK public (taxpayers)

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