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Understanding the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015

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The UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 is a landmark legislation aimed at combating modern slavery and human trafficking. It requires businesses operating in the UK to disclose the steps they have taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in their operations and supply chains. The Act applies to all companies with an annual turnover of £36 million or more that do business in the UK.

Under this Act, companies are expected to produce an annual modern slavery statement, detailing their efforts to prevent modern slavery in their business and supply chains. This statement must be approved by the board of directors and signed by a director.

What Constitutes Modern Slavery Under the UK Modern Slavery Act?

The Act defines modern slavery as the exploitation of individuals through coercion, threats, or deception, depriving them of their freedom. This includes forced labor, human trafficking, and servitude.

Key Offenses Under the Modern Slavery Act:

  • Holding a person in slavery or servitude
  • Requiring a person to perform forced or compulsory labor
  • Arranging or facilitating the travel of a person with a view to their exploitation (human trafficking)

The Importance of Compliance With The UK Modern Slavery Act

Although failing to publish the annual modern slavery statement is not currently a criminal offense and carries no direct financial penalty, the UK Secretary of State can seek an injunction to compel organizations to comply. The practical effect of this power is primarily to generate negative publicity for non-compliant organizations.

Implementing a Modern Slavery Statement

The UK Modern Slavery Act requires companies to publish an annual modern slavery statement. This statement should include:

Organization's Structure: Details of the business and supply chains.

Policies in Relation to Slavery and Human Trafficking: Outline policies developed to prevent modern slavery.

Due Diligence Processes: Steps taken to assess and manage risks in the supply chain.

Risk Assessment and Management: Description of identified risks and measures to mitigate them.

Effectiveness in Combating Slavery: Metrics and methods to evaluate the effectiveness of anti-slavery actions.

Training: Training provided to employees on modern slavery and human trafficking.

GAN Integrity for UK Modern Slavery Act Compliance

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  • Regulatory change management: Identify policies that require updates and timely distribution to employees in response to regulatory changes.
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  • Comprehensive reporting and documentation: Maintain a full audit trail and generate detailed reports to provide clear evidence of compliance to stakeholders and regulators
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Modern Slavery Act UK compliance?
The UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 is a significant piece of legislation designed to combat modern slavery and human trafficking by requiring businesses operating in the UK with an annual turnover of £36 million or more to disclose their efforts in preventing these practices within their operations and supply chains. Compliance with this Act involves producing an annual modern slavery statement, approved by the board of directors and signed by a director, detailing the steps taken to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not occurring in the company's business activities.
The UK Modern Slavery Act of 2015 requires companies with an annual turnover of £36 million or more that do business in the UK to publish an annual modern slavery statement, detailing their efforts to prevent modern slavery in their business and supply chains. This statement must be approved by the board of directors, signed by a director, and published on the company's website with a prominent link on the homepage, as well as on the UK government's online registry by September 30th each year.

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