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Modern slavery and supply chains: new measures for businesses and public bodies
Posted: 01/10/2020
The UK was the first country in the world to require large businesses to report on modern slavery risks in their operations and supply chains, with the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA). On 22 September 2020, the UK Government announced new measures to toughen the MSA...…>>
New UK modern slavery consultation: transparency in supply chains
Posted: 23/07/2019
July 2019 saw the UK Government commit to strengthening section 54 (transparency in supply chains requirements) of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA) with the launch of a new consultation......>>
Review promises to bring more bite to the Modern Slavery Act by compelling businesses to take reporting obligations seriously
Posted: 05/02/2019
In July 2018, the Home Secretary announced a review of the Modern Slavery Act to be chaired by Baroness Butler-Sloss, Frank Field MP and Maria Miller MP. In January 2019, the Home Office released the review’s second interim report......>>
UN Working Group’s report on human rights due diligence makes essential reading for business
Posted: 21/11/2018
The unanimous endorsement by the Human Rights Council of the ‘Guiding principles on business and human rights: implementing the United Nations protect, respect and remedy framework’ was groundbreaking. It created a globally recognised structure for the respective duties and responsibilities of governments and business enterprises......>>
Home Affairs Committee issues call for evidence on modern slavery
Posted: 30/07/2018
Despite the introduction of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and the continuing efforts to raise awareness of the challenges of modern slavery in the UK, concerns remain over the lack of progress in tackling the problem and the Government’s efforts to drive business compliance with the annual reporting requirements......>>

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