This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the uk modern slavery act 2015 and sets out the steps bae systems plc and its subsidiaries have taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking in our business and supply chain during the year to 31 december 2019. The commissioner works directly with statutory agencies, who have a duty to cooperate with the commissioner as set out in the modern slavery act. Pursuant to the united kingdom uk modern slavery act 2015, chapter 30, part 6, section 54, we, lg electronics confirm we have taken steps during the 2018 financial year running from 1 january 31 december to identify the risks of slavery and human trafficking taking place in our supply. The times view on how county lines drug dealing is linked to modern slavery. Five years on, is the uks landmark antislavery law fit for purpose. Learn what the australian modern slavery act is, how it differs from the uk modern slavery act, and key steps to ensure your organizations aligns with antislavery compliance.
It will concentrate on forced labour within the modern slavery act 2015. The modern slavery act is a globalleading piece of legislation, setting out a range of measures on how modern slavery and human trafficking is dealt with in the. In line with the modern slavery act 2015, uk research and innovation ukri is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in all its activities and contractual suppliers, whilst working with them to ensure that their supply chains are also free from slavery and human trafficking. The uk s modern slavery act 2015 the act addresses issues of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and human trafficking. The modern slavery act 2015 is a uk act of parliament designed to tackle slavery and human trafficking through the consolidation of previous legislation and the. Modern slavery in the uk antislavery international. It is designed to combat modern slavery in the uk and consolidates previous. Statement under section 54 of the uk modern slavery act 2015 for capita plc and all its group of companies. Modern slavery act anti slavery and human trafficking statement for lg electronics. The modern slavery act 2015 the act became law in the uk on march 26, 2015 and came into force on october 29, 2015. Buckley llp buckley or the firm is pleased to issue this modern slavery and human trafficking statement in compliance with section 54 of the united kingdoms modern slavery act 2015 and to reflect the firms support of human rights worldwide. This statement is made pursuant to section 541 of the uk modern slavery act 2015 and constitutes ineoss. The commissioner has a ukwide remit to encourage good practice in the prevention, detection, investigation and prosecution of modern slavery offences. Mcdonalds uk or company published its first modern slavery statement in july 2017 and in the past year we have continued to deepen our understanding of the risks of modern slavery and ensure we have in place practices to respond to that risk.
There are no penalties, but naming and shaming might make australias modern slavery act work. Part 4 the independent antislavery commissioner 40. In the wake of the rafiq case, the antislavery commissioner promised that. Are businesses doing enough to combat modern slavery, exploitative and abusive labour practices. Terms and conditions for contracts with new suppliers and declarations of compliance for existing supplier relationships. The awkward phenomenon of modern slavery shout out uk. Jakub sobik is a spokesman for antislavery international. It consolidates and clarifies existing offences of slavery and human trafficking and provides for two new civil preventative orders which allow for courts to intervene before a crime has occurred. To maintain awareness and ensure a high level of understanding of the risks of modern slavery and human trafficking across our businesses we have trained relevant members of staff and our antislavery policy is available to all staff. Hailed as a leader in the global drive to end slavery, britain passed the 2015 modern slavery act to jail traffickers for life, better protect. Analysis of modern slavery act antislavery international. This statement has been made in accordance with the reporting requirements of clause 54 of the uk modern slavery act and constitutes the companys slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ended 31 december 2018. It sets out the processes that impax asset management group plc the company has implemented to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking. We acknowledge the undertakings in the act and endeavour to create a culture of transparency with regards to the supply of goods and services to us.
A compliant modern slavery act statement for their website, tailored to the business structure and risk profile. This statement is published pursuant to both the california transparency in supply chains act and the uk modern slavery act and relates to the fiscal year from april 1, 2018 to march 31, 2019. Modern slavery in the uk office for national statistics. While the modern slavery act 2015 became law in england and wales in 2015, this was predated by different offence codes under antislavery legislations. The modern slavery act was a landmark piece of legislation, but five years on it is failing to live up to its promise. This statement details policies, processes and actions we have taken. The uks antislavery legislation may not be keeping pace with evolving crime. This statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the act and constitutes investecs modern slavery and human trafficking statement, as required by the act, for our financial year ended 31 march 2016. Hailed as a breakthrough on tackling slavery by some, cursed by others for missing major opportunities, the uk modern slavery act was.
Introduction ge continues to support efforts to prevent, address, and work to eliminate the global epidemic of forced labor. Companies face no penalty for not complying with the act, let alone for weak antislavery efforts. Chiesi limited is publishing this statement under the provisions of the uk modern slavery act 2015 the act, which requires businesses to state the actions they have taken during the financial year to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in their operations and supply chains modern slavery is a hidden crime which encompasses slavery, servitude. The bill consolidates the current offences relating to trafficking and slavery. Protest outside the houses of parliament demanding to step up the fight against modern slavery in the uk. Purpose this statement the statement is made on behalf of bouygues uk limited and all its subsidiaries and affiliated companies in the united kingdom which include thomas vale construction limited and by development limited together, bouygues pursuant to section 541 of the modern. It is designed to combat modern slavery in the uk and consolidates previous offences relating to trafficking and slavery. This essay focuses on modern slavery which covers human trafficking, slavery, forced labour and domestic slavery. Five years into the uk modern slavery act, its time to. Hailed as a breakthrough on tackling slavery by some, cursed by others for missing. Charity fund manager moves to tackle modern slavery guardian. We take appropriate steps to ensure everyone who works for capita has their fundamental human rights respected and anyone we do business with upholds these principles. While the modern slavery act 2015 became law in england and wales in 2015, this was predated by different offence codes under anti slavery legislations. This statement has been produced in compliance with the modern slavery act 2015.
The bill was introduced to the house of commons in draft form in october 20 by james brokenshire, parliamentary under secretary for crime and security. The modern slavery act will give law enforcement the tools to fight modern slavery, ensure perpetrators can receive suitably severe punishments for these appalling crimes and enhance support and. Modern slavery and human trafficking a comparative. Companies subject to the act are now required to publish an antislavery statement as soon as possible and within a maximum of six months of the end of their financial year which falls on or after march 31, 2016.
Statement under section 54 of the uk modern slavery act 2015 in respect of financial year 2019. Ferguson plc is the worlds largest distributor of plumbing and heating products. Five years into the uk modern slavery act, its time to ramp it up. Consistent with our values, we have signed numerous public pledges demonstrating our firm opposition to the use of forced labor. The australian governments inquiry into establishing a modern slavery act reflects a growing domestic and international commitment to eliminate the exploitative practices of modern day slavery, and recommends new reporting and due diligence obligations for businesses operating in. Slavery and human trafficking statement 201516 16 may 2017 1. As with antibribery and corruption legislation, the aim is. For more information on the criminal justice system, and the legal pathway for modern slavery crimes in the uk, see quality and methodology. The uks modern slavery act requires businesses to disclose their approach to.
While the uk modern slavery act was largely welcomed by civil society, serious. Modern slavery act 2015 is up to date with all changes known to be in force on or before 22 april 2020. Uk ministers must act quickly to end modern slavery. This statement, made pursuant to section 541 of the modern slavery act 2015, demonstrates our commitment to tackle modern slavery and sets out the approach taken by yougov plc to understand whether slavery, servitude, forced labour andor human trafficking together modern slavery exist in our supply chain. It takes various forms such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the deprivation of a persons liberty by another in order to exploit them for personal. The united kingdom modern slavery act of 2015 requires businesses to disclose policies, plans and actions to address the issues of slavery and human trafficking in. The modern slavery act 2015 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom. Publish your modern slavery statement on your uk website. The statement sets out the steps which have been taken in the year to 31 may 2019 to help ensure modern slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in our supply chains or any parts of our business. An antislavery and human trafficking policy, designed to reflect the business practices and procedures. The modern slavery act statement is presented on behalf of deloitte llp and its uk subsidiaries, which fall within the scope of section 54 of the modern slavery act 2015. Companies subject to the act are now required to publish an anti slavery statement as soon as possible and within a maximum of six months of the end of their financial year which falls on or after march 31, 2016. The modern slavery registry is a vital resource for government, companies and investors, and ngos to scrutinise the extent to which companies have complied with their obligation to report under the uk modern slavery act 2015.
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