Britain told to build statues of Africans, educate children on slavery and be nicer to migrants after United Nations vote

United Nations experts have called on Britain and other countries involved in the transatlantic slave trade to take a series of measures to address its historical consequences, including creating public monuments honouring those of African descent.The recommendations are contained in guidance produced by the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD), who say former slave-trading states have a moral and legal obligation to address the harms caused by slavery.Among the proposed measures is the creation of public spaces, artworks and statues that recognise the contributions of people of African descent. The guidance also calls for memorials that acknowledge the actions of individuals and institutions that supported or...

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