The Modern Slavery Act 2015: Transparency Reporting Provisions

The UK is at the forefront of the global move to tackle human trafficking and prevent modern forms of
slavery by introducing the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) earlier this year.
In this Client Alert, we focus on the new transparency reporting provisions, which the Act introduced and
which are in force as of the end of October 2015. The provisions require companies with a turnover above
a certain threshold to report on the steps they are taking to address human trafficking and modern slavery
in their supply chains.

The UK is at the forefront of the global move to tackle human trafficking and prevent modern forms of slavery by introducing the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) earlier this year. In this Client Alert, we focus on the new transparency reporting provisions, which the Act introduced and which are in force as of the end of October 2015. The provisions require companies with a turnover above a certain threshold to report on the steps they are taking to address human trafficking and modern slavery in their supply chains. DOWNLOAD

Review of Models of Care for Trafficking Survivors in Thailand

Guidance

As a country of origin, destination, and transit for forced labour and human trafficking, Thailand has been expanding its efforts to offer shelter and assistance to both Thai and foreign citizens, however, some gaps remain. Using international stand...Read More

TAGS: Asia

Employing Workers’ Sense of Value as a Key Performance Indicator (KPI) to Drive Facility Improvement in Social Responsibility

Good Practices

While many brands have gathered worker feedback to increase engagement, when closely examined, the efforts have tended to be brand-centric with workers’ interests often overlooked or marginalized in favor of supply chain risk management. The findi...Read More

TAGS: Sourcing or Production Supplier Management Garments & Textiles Asia Latin America and the Caribbean

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Guidance

On 24 February 2022 the Russian Federation launched a full-scale invasion of Ukraine. It marked a major escalation in the conflict in Ukraine’s Donbas region that has been ongoing since Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014. Many milli...Read More

TAGS: Recruitment Sourcing or Production Europe

The human cost of illicit trade: Exposing Demand for Forced Labor in the Dark Corners of the Economy

Guidance

Amongst the worst crimes associated with illicit trade is the demand it creates for forced and child labor to carry out the tasks of making counterfeits, sewing fake logos on luxury apparel, or harvesting illegal fish. This report shows that&nb...Read More

TAGS: Sourcing or Production Global