We have today published the 21st in our series of expert comment and analysis by the Rt Hon. the Lord West of Spithead GCB DSC PC, First Sea Lord (2002-2006); Minister for Security and Counter Terrorism at the Home Office (2007-2010); and GSF Advisory Board member. As always, the views expressed are those of the author and not of GSF unless otherwise stated. The full version of Lord West’s article is now available to download: Slavery And The Atlantic Slave Trade