Michael Jackson to debate abuse

Jackson arrives in the UK ahead of his Oxford Union address

LONDON, England -- Pop superstar Michael Jackson is due to deliver a lecture on child welfare at a UK university on Tuesday.

His speech at Oxford University was expected to focus on Heal the Kids, a charity that Jackson set up in 2000 with Rabbi Schmuely Botech, 42, author of Kosher Sex and The Jewish Guide to Adultery.

Heal the Kids is also a subsidiary of Jackson's Heal the World Foundation and is dedicated to "promoting nurturing relationships between parents and children."

The organisation counts former Israeli Prime Minister Shimon Peres and screen icon Elizabeth Taylor as board members.

Jackson’s appearance at The Oxford Union follows that of O.J. Simpson, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams, and Malcolm X.

During his UK visit, the 'King of Pop' was also planning to act as best man at the wedding of psychic Uri Geller and make an appearance at the 10th annual Michael Jackson Day at London's Appollo Theatre.

The singer arrived at London's Heathrow Airport on Sunday nursing a damaged leg. Jackson, renowned for his famous "moonwalk" dance, was in a plaster cast following a fall at his California ranch.

"It's very painful," he told reporters. "I've broken two bones in my foot and it hurts."

In 1993 Jackson made a cash payment to the parents of a 13-year-old boy who claimed the pop star had abused their son. Jackson denied the allegations.

Reuters contributed to this report.

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