Human Trafficking in UK Law
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Assessing Slavery and Human Trafficking Risks
The Modern Slavery Act (“MSA”) was introduced in the United Kingdom in October 2015 introducing criminal offences of slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. However, ...
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Forced Labour and Human Trafficking: NewObligation to Publish Annual Statement
A new obligation has been introduced requiring large commercial organisations operating in the United Kingdom to publish a “slavery and human trafficking statement” at the end of each financial year.
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U.K. now requires supply chain transparency on human trafficking risks
In Part I of our two-part series, we discussed the worldwide issue of modern-day slavery and the California response. In this second part, we discuss the latest response in the United Kingdom. ...
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Locke Lord Article: Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement Required for Businesses Operating in the UK
In a step towards tackling the global problems of slavery and human trafficking, Her Majesty’s Government recently passed the Modern Slavery Act 2015 which includes, at Section 54, a provision (whi...
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Modern slavery and supply chain transparency: new statutory obligations to combat slavery and human trafficking
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 (the Act) came into force on 31 July 2015: businesses now have legal duties to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in their supply chain.
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United Kingdom: New Law to Combat Supply Chain Slavery and Human Trafficking
The United Kingdom recently enacted the Modern Slavery Act 2015, the first law in Europe aimed at eliminating modern slavery and human trafficking from supply chains. The Act is anticipated to tak...
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UK Alert: New Obligation to Publish Annual Statement on Forced Labour and Human Trafficking
A new obligation has been introduced requiring large commercial organisations operating in the United Kingdom to publish a “slavery and human trafficking statement” at the end of each financial yea...
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UK Government Publishes Guidance on Preparing Slavery and Human Trafficking Statements
The Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires commercial organisations operating in the UK to produce statements outlining the steps taken to ensure that no slavery exists in businesses or supply chains. ...
- New Law To Combat Supply Chain Slavery And Human Trafficking
- U.K. Now Requires Supply Chain Transparency On Human Trafficking Risks
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