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Jamaica plans to file a slavery reparations petition to King Charles during an upcoming UK visit, questioning the legality of slavery under English law and the UK's responsibility for reparations. The move adds to a broader push across Caribbean nations for historical redress from Britain. The UK government has responded by expressing sorrow over its role in the transatlantic slave trade but has explicitly refused to offer financial compensation, a stance that has drawn criticism from Jamaica and other Caribbean nations pressing the issue with King Charles. The refusal is likely to intensify calls for reparations ahead of the royal visit.