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The need for meaningful compliance with the Modern Slavery Act
The current tools to enforce the Modern Slavery Act act are clumsy and vague; no law enforcement agency takes a proactive lead in enforcing compliance,
Anti-Slavery Commissioner Calls for Tougher Penalties
The UK’s new independent anti-slavery commissioner, Sara Thornton, has called for businesses who flout the law to face fines, court summons and director disqualification. Read
Allan Doherty appointed by Home Office to scrutinise modern slavery cases
Ten independent chairs announced to scrutinise modern slavery cases Greater transparency at forefront of changes to the national referral mechanism. Published 31 May 2019 From:
UK agrees principles for tackling modern slavery in supply chains
The UK has developed, alongside the US, Canada, New Zealand and Australia, principles for nations to adopt to tackle modern slavery in global supply chains.
Could your business be affected by modern slavery? By Allan Doherty
Article from Close Up for Business, the official magazine of Mid Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce Kirklees & Calderdale Edition, February 2016. Read the Article
Rogue Bradford firms will be using slave labour, warns people trafficking investigator
A HUMAN trafficking investigator has issued a stark warning that many small businesses in Bradford will be employing slave labour. Read More