TRANSATLANTIC SLAVE TRADE REPARATIONS A LEGAL OVERVIEW BY SHEMI ESQUIRE

In recent years, terminologies like crimes against humanity and reparation have entered the public lexicon. From the International court of justice, the international criminal court and most recently the Belgian court judgement against Belgium in respect of victims of the Congolese colonial atrocities. This text is related to the legal aspects in relation to reparations for Atlantic slave trade that has been deemed to be a crime against humanity. It was amplified during the CHOGM in Samoa where member countries voted for the issue to be at the centre stage going forward. It covers a synopsis of some of the key issues as opposed to a comprehensive detailed analysis. It is a foundation for other researchers, scholars, and legal experts for reference. Dedicated to all those that shine the torch for the victims and descendants of a crime against humanity that went for almost four centuries. Kidnapping, enslavement, killing, torture, and maiming of millions of people of African descent from Africa and forced into involuntary servitude, among other atrocities.