UK weighs slavery apology as Dutch backlash offers cautionary tale

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged a 'structured dialogue' with former colonies toward a formal state apology for slavery, following King Charles's expression of 'profound personal sorrow' that stopped short of an apology. The Dutch experience, where a 2021 apology was criticized as mishandled and exclusionary, highlights the political risks and the potential for backlash if the process is perceived as neocolonial. The UK's move is tentative and early-stage, with no concrete timeline or scope defined.

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