[ianch99]

Originally Posted by Chris

So, to address my question, how many intermediate entities insulate a modern government from the sins of a predecessor? Only one? Or does it take several? And in what sense does continuity of ownership transfer responsibility for events beyond living memory?

That is a judgment call, there is no absolute equation. I would argue that the British Empire has direct continuity to the UK of today and so, as a result, a discussion of awareness, responsibility and recognition is valid.