Policy paper

Defra’s ethical procurement policy statement

This statement sets out Defra’s policy on ethical procurement.

• From: Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs
• Published: 19 April 2011

This was published under the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

Documents

ethical-procurement-policy-statement

Ref: PB13475

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Details

It is based largely on the following principles with advice on how to put them into practice:

• Working conditions are safe;
• Good health is promoted;
• Employment is freely chosen;
• Working hours are not excessive;
• Wages meet at least national legal standards;
• Training is provided;
• No discrimination is practised;
• Diversity and good workforce practices are encouraged;
• Child labour is eliminated;
• No inhumane treatment is allowed.

Further information

• Sustainable development

Published 19 April 2011