Slavery and human trafficking in supply chains: guidance for businesses
Government guidance for organisations on how to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in their business or supply chains.
Documents
Details
Section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 requires certain organisations to develop a slavery and human trafficking statement each year. The slavery and human trafficking statement should set out what steps organisations have taken to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in their business or supply chains.
This document provides guidance on:
- who is required to publish a statement
- how to write a slavery and human trafficking statement
- how to approve and publish the statement
Additional resources
You can find additional guidance below, that you may find helpful as you address the modern slavery risks in your business’ operations and supply chains.
Core Coalition Short Guides on Modern Slavery Reporting
Ethical Trading Initiative Base Code Guidance: Modern Slavery
Walk Free Foundation Tackling Modern Slavery in Supply Chains Guide 1.0
Respect International Resource Centre
You can find more useful resources in annex G of the guidance document above.
Updates to this page
Last updated 13 December 2021 + show all updates
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Updated links in Annex G - useful information and resources.
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Removal of link to outdated corona virus guidance.
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Added a link to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): reporting modern slavery for businesses guidance page.
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Additional resources added to the details section.
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New modern slavery business guidance added.
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