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Written question asked by Lord Godson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. It was answered by Baroness Chapman of Darlington (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 December 2025 on behalf of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.


Africa: Restitution

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the calls for international reparations at the International Conference on the Crimes of Colonialism in Africa, under the African Union's 2025 theme "Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations"; and what assessment they have made of any potential implications for the United Kingdom.

Answer

The UK is committed to a strong, forward-looking, relationship with the African Union (AU). We are working with the AU and other African partners to tackle the most pressing challenges of today including security, growth and climate change and building partnerships for the future.

The UK's position remains as set out in the answer of 25 March 2025 to Question HL5718.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL12619
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Africa Restitution
Link
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