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

Potential for Legal Liabilities and Claims for Unpaid Wages in the Palm Oil Industry

Guidance

To support the further knowledge and understanding of the relationship between palm oil industry stakeholders (the “Industry”) and the communities that supply workers and the potential risks that may arise to these stakeholders and also those wi...Read More

TAGS: Supplier Management Forestry/ Reforestation, Wood & Paper Asia

Normative Framework Guide: Responsibility of Businesses Concerning Human Rights, Labour Exploitation and Human Trafficking

Guidance

This normative framework guide provides a summarized overview of existing legal frameworks outlining businesses’ responsibilities with regard to human rights, with a focus on labour exploitation and trafficking in human beings. Various legal frame...Read More

TAGS: Due Diligence Global

Cash transfer mapping report

Guidance

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TAGS: Recruitment Global

Human Rights Roadmap for Transforming Finance: Priorities for Progress in the Next Decade for the Implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights

Guidance

The financial services industry—from asset owners and managers to private equity, venture capital, and banks—has a catalytic effect on the behavior of business and the economy. Its vast range of financial products, services, and client relations...Read More

TAGS: Due Diligence Financial sector Global