Justin Welby's perspective on slavery reparations

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By Robert Anderson • Updated Nov 6, 2026 at 04:55

How can our churches be more accessible, Church in Wales asks people with disabilities - The Church Times — Justin Welby's perspective on slavery reparations

Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has argued that reparations for slavery would be group punishment itself. This view contrasts with recent discussions in Britain about learning from the Dutch government's apology for slavery. The UK has also committed to time-bound talks on a similar apology. Meanwhile, the Church in Wales is exploring ways to make its churches more accessible to people with disabilities, and the need for support for those in grief is increasing.

“Meanwhile, the Church in Wales is exploring ways to make its churches more accessible to people with disabilities, and the need for support for those in grief is increasing,” — Elena Iversen, contributing analyst at Oakley Brook Analytics, told our newsroom.

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Nov 5 — Justin Welby, the Archbishop of Canterbury, has argued that reparations for slavery would be group punishment ...

Nov 7 — Meanwhile, the Church in Wales is exploring ways to make its churches more accessible to people with disabilit...

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