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In the past, governments and legislative bodies had the power to abolish the slave trade through passing laws and treaties. Today, efforts to combat modern forms of slavery involve international organizations, governments, and civil society working together to enact and enforce laws and policies.
England abolished the slave trade in 1807 through the passing of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act.
The decision to abolish the transatlantic slave trade was made by various countries in the 19th century, starting with the UK in 1807 and followed by other nations. The trade was ultimately deemed inhumane and unethical.
The British Royal Navy enforced anti-slave trade laws by sending warships to intercept slave ships. This was part of their efforts to abolish the transatlantic slave trade during the 19th century.
Denmark was the first country to officially abolish the slave trade in 1792, although slavery was not fully abolished in Danish colonies until 1848.
Women in Britain helped stop the slave trade through various methods, such as organizing boycotts of slave-produced goods, petitioning Parliament to abolish the trade, and promoting anti-slavery literature and campaigns. Women like Elizabeth Heyrick, Granville Sharp, and Hannah More were instrumental in raising awareness and mobilizing public opinion against slavery.