Caribbean states plot to haul Britain to court in 'racial discrimination' case to force slavery reparations

Caribbean states are exploring plans to haul Britain before an international court in a bid to force the UK to pay slavery reparations.Legal experts in the region are examining whether Britain could face a case under United Nations treaties covering racial discrimination, The Telegraph reports.The potential action could see a state bring a case before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), arguing that Britain is breaching international obligations by refusing demands for reparations.It comes as Barbados Prime Minister Mia Mottley steps up pressure for the campaign to move beyond political lobbying and towards potential legal action. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say Ms Mottley told supporters at a reparations conference in Barbados...

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