The question that many supporters of anti-trafficking movements are asking – does the new Modern Slavery Act (2015) go far enough and ensure that corporates do enough to maintain a transparent supply chain? The new Modern Slavery Act (2015) will apply to all commercial organisations who carry on business or part of a business in …
Modern Slavery Act – does it impose enough obligation on corporates? Read More »
In common with reporting obligations on issues such as conflict minerals and illegal timber, the anti-slavery provisions are designed to get companies to take more responsibility for their supply chains. Ultimately, such laws could have the effect of extending standards demanded by western consumers and campaign groups to supplier countries. But while more information on …
MODERN SLAVERY ACT – CAN COMPANIES HAVE COMPLETE TRANSPARENCY? Read More »
I have recently been researching and writing a guidance paper for investors and shareholders with a human rights organisation in respect of the Modern Slavery Act and what they should be considering in their due diligence. In researching for this paper, questions were raised as to whether only companies that fall within the threshold requirements …
Really – start-ups and SMEs should also adhere to the Modern Slavery Act? Read More »
