In lecture five, we delve into the complex question of whether Britain should pay reparations for the evils of its colonial past. Dr. Biggar argues that while the British Empire committed grave injustices, it also brought significant benefits, making a simple moral assessment impossible. He critiques the case for reparations, highlighting the difficulties in determining culpability and compensation across generations. We conclude with the present and future-forward argument that the focus should be on addressing current inequalities, rather than attempting to rectify historical wrongs.