The risk of modern slavery has risen in 20 member states of the european union, according to a new global ranking released yesterday. Text created by the government department responsible for the subject matter of the act to explain what the act sets out to achieve and to make the act accessible to readers who are not legally qualified. In the past year we have continued to increase the depth and breadth of. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Scotland act 2015 and the human trafficking and exploitation criminal. Asda modern slavery statement 2018 02 introduction asda welcomes the transparency required under the modern slavery act 2015.
Mar 19, 2017 2017 marks the first year when all companies covered by the uk modern slavery act 2015 must publish a statement. It sets out cukls actions during the financial year ending on 31st march 2017 and commitments for the next financial year to understand and prevent all potential instances of modern slavery and any human trafficking risks in our business and supply chain. This modern slavery and human trafficking statement has been published in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015 and relates to actions and activities during the financial year 1 january 2017 to 31 december 2017. Eisai is committed to preventing slavery and human trafficking in its organisation. Tesco plc modern slavery statement 201718 3 introduction the uk modern slavery act 2015 the act requires business to state the actions they have taken during the financial year to ensure modern slavery is not taking place in their operations and supply chains. Modern slavery act 2015 annual statement for 201718. In the year ending december 2018, there were 42 offenders convicted of a modern slavery offence, of which 50% were under the modern slavery act 2015. The risk of modern slavery is rising in the eu cnn. Criteo is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professional. Aug 11, 2017 the risk of modern slavery has risen in 20 member states of the european union, according to a new global ranking released yesterday. Modern slavery in the uk office for national statistics. Modern slavery act statement for the year ended december 31, 2017 article 54 of the united kingdom modern slavery act of 2015 the msa requires each company carrying on any business in the united kingdom u. Our previous updates have explained how section 54 of the modern slavery act 2015 msa now requires any commercial organisation which supplies goods or services in the uk and has an annual turnover of. This page contains an overview of the modern slavery act and supporting documents.
Modern slavery statement for financial year 2017 this statement is made pursuant to s. It also makes provision for the protection of victims. The act introduces offences relating to holding another person in slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and about human trafficking. See end of document for details 4 for example, regard may be had. Modern slavery statement for the year ending december 2017. Asda welcomes the transparency required under the modern slavery act 2015. Georgina rowley, partner and allison crabtree, paralegal explain the workings of the modern slavery act 2015 and how companies can avoid the traps others have fallen into. The bill seeks to amend the modern slavery act 2015 the act to make further provision for transparency in supply chains in respect of slavery and human trafficking.
Introduction this modern slavery and human trafficking statement has been published in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015 and relates to actions and activities during the financial year 1 january 2017 to 31 december 2017. Through our marketplaces operating in the uk, usa, germany and the netherlands, people and organisations can lend directly to small businesses. We put customers, service and quality at the core of everything we do. Those obligated to comply must prepare and publish a slavery and human trafficking statement for each financial year. We are fully committed to playing our part in eradicating modern slavery. Modern slavery act statement for the year ended december.
It is set out in the modern slavery act 2015 by the offences of slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking. We empower our people with opportunities in a safe workplace. Modern slavery act 2015 statement crown lift trucks limited crown is committed to eliminating human trafficking and slavery. It sets out the steps taken by asos plc during the financial year ending 31 august 2016 to prevent modern slavery in our business operations and supply chains. Awareness of instances of slavery, servitude, forced labour and human trafficking collectively, modern slavery is increasing. Omnicoms portfolio provides the best talent, creativity, technology and innovation to some of the worlds most iconic and successful brands. Modern slavery in all its forms of slavery and servitude, forced or compulsory labour and human trafficking is. Modern slavery statement 2017 this statement is published by french connection group plc in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015. We also updated all suppliers against the 2016 global slavery and corruption perceptions index. Modern slavery act statement fy2017 pursuant to uk modern slavery act 2015pdf.
We deliver sustainable financial and environmental performance. If the bill is enacted, the key change of relevance to commercial organisations is the proposed amendment. For the year ending december 2017 modern slavery statement for the year ending december 2017 march 2018 v1. This guidance note summarises the introduction intouk law of requirements for supply chain transparency brought about by the modern slavery act 2015 act and the need for organisations to take appropriate and proportionate action to ensure slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in its business.
Some of the ways we deal with human rights, including modern slavery, are. Modern slavery statement 2017 this statement has been published in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015. Modern slavery statement 2016 this statement is published in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015 and sets out the steps the company has taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking taking place in our business or in our supply chains. This statement has been published in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015. Implementation of processes for identifying, assessing, mitigating and reporting specifically on modern slavery risks in the business. In the second installment of our series of blogs looking at modern slavery and responsible business in the hotel industry, youth ambassador yuan mao explores what the modern slavery act means for the sector.
Our leadership team have clear written policies and procedures and are fully supported by. This is our second statement, covering our 2017 financial year january december 2017. The bill, which was first introduced in the house of lords in may 2016 by baroness lola young, a crossbench peer, aimed to amend the modern slavery act 2015 to require commercial organisations and public bodies to include a statement on slavery and human trafficking in their annual report and accounts, not just on their website. Modern slavery statement for financial year 201718 this statement is published in accordance with section 54 of the modern slavery act 2015 and sets out the steps evans vanodine will take, and continue to take, to ensure that modern slavery or human trafficking is not taking place within our business or supply chain. Le modern slavery act 2015 devrait sappliquer aux entreprises publiques9. It details the actions zenith hygiene group has taken during the financial year to tackle modern slavery and human trafficking within the group and its supply. This statement is made pursuant to section 54, part 6 of the modern slavery act 2015 the act and has been adopted by ig group holdings plc and all its subsidiaries, associated entities and branch offices ig group as our statement on slavery and human trafficking for the financial year ending 31 may 2019. Specified public bodies have a duty to notify the government if they encounter an adult victim of modern slavery. In 2015 the united kingdom published the uk modern slavery act. Oct 16, 2017 2017 uk annual report on modern slavery. Modern slavery is a social, economic, and political challenge which requires collaboration from governments, society and both the public and. This statement outlines our commitment and approach to promoting a workplace and. Explanatory notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all public acts except appropriation, consolidated fund, finance and consolidation acts.
We demonstrate our commitment to tackle modern slavery through our core values. Under section 54 of the act which is similar to the california transparency in supply chains act commercial organizations that do business in the uk and have a global turnover of at least. Modern slavery and human trafficking statement 201819. Modern slavery statement 201718 this statement has been published in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015. Modern slavery and human trafficking statement 2017 2018.
The act forces every company matching a turnover of more than 36 million. Implementation of the modern slavery act 2015 uk parliament. As required by the modern slavery act 2015 the act, this statement describes the steps aviva plc has taken during the financial year ended 31 december 2017 to prevent modern slavery from taking place in our supply chains or within our own business. This statement has been approved by the drax board of directors and is made according to the requirements of section 54, part 6 of the modern slavery act 2015 for the year ending 31 december 2017. You can read more about this in both our 2017 and 2018 modern slavery statements. Oct 26, 2017 the bill, which was first introduced in the house of lords in may 2016 by baroness lola young, a crossbench peer, aimed to amend the modern slavery act 2015 to require commercial organisations and public bodies to include a statement on slavery and human trafficking in their annual report and accounts, not just on their website. Modern slavery act statement for the year ended december 31, 201. The group sets out its strategy for conducting its tax affairs and managing tax risk. We will report annually on the steps we have put in place to combat modern slavery and human trafficking through our company website. Aug 11, 2017 cips is surveying buyers to gauge the procurement communitys understanding and ability to comply with the modern slavery act 2015 the institute is looking at how buyers engaged with the act in its first year, and how the additional regulations affected businesses.
In 2017, 1,694 potential adult victims were referred via duty to notify, bringing the total number of potential victims identified in 2017 to 6,837. Modern slavery act statement 2017 usa material handling. Published 10 june 2014 last updated 30 july 2018 see all updates. Modern slavery act 2015 annual statement for 201718 background the modern slavery act was passed into uk law on 26th march 2015. Modern slavery statement funding circle is the worlds leading direct lending platform for business loans. To that end, crown trains those individuals responsible for management of the supply chain and vendor selection on identifying behaviours that indicate human trafficking or. It sets out the actions taken during the financial year ending 31st january 2017 and steps we intend to take going forward to aim to prevent modern slavery from its business and supply chains. It is not only a groundbreaking piece of legislation that aims to counter the head in the sand approach to trafficking often attributed to the hotel industry, but it also acknowledges the central role businesses.
This statement is made for the year ending 31 march 2019 pursuant to section 541 of the modern slavery act 2015. Modern slavery act 2015 january 2017 diodes incorporated. Guidance note modern slavery act 2015 february 2017. This is verastars second modern slavery act statement which is published pursuant to section 541 of the act and constitutes verastars slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending on 30 april 2017. Modern slavery act statement 2017 4 respect always valuing our people and our diversity. Modern slavery statement 2017 this statement is published under the provision of the uk modern slavery act 2015 the act and refers to the financial year ending 28th february 2017. It sets out the steps taken by lyons presentations group ltd. The number of defendants prosecuted and convicted of a modern slavery offence is slightly lower in volume in the year ending december 2018 compared with the year ending december 2017. Modern slavery act statement for cable news international limited, a u. Statement made on behalf of the board of cgg services uk limited in accordance with the modern slavery act 2015. Modern slavery act 2015 update another new bill on its way. Cips is surveying buyers to gauge the procurement communitys understanding and ability to comply with the modern slavery act 2015 the institute is looking at how buyers engaged with the act in its first year, and how the additional regulations affected businesses. Modern slavery transparency in supply chains bill 2017 the bill the bill seeks to amend the modern slavery act 2015 the act to make further provision for transparency in supply chains in respect of slavery and human trafficking.
It sets out the steps taken by nicepak during year ending 1 april 2018 to prevent modern slavery and human trafficking in its business and supply chains. Sep 12, 2017 the bill seeks to amend the modern slavery act 2015 the act to make further provision for transparency in supply chains in respect of slavery and human trafficking. Modern slavery act statement 2017 3 organisation structure cpm is owned by omnicom group which is an interconnected global network of leading marketing communications companies. To that end, crown trains those individuals responsible for management of the supply chain and vendor selection on identifying behaviours that indicate human trafficking or use of slave labour. This statement is issued in response to the uks modern slavery act the act which came into force. This statement applies to companies within the drax group that are required to have a modern slavery statement. Act of 2012 sb657, the united kingdom modern slavery act of 2015 modern slavery act, and the federal acquisition regulation fardefense federal acquisition regulation supplement dfars under far 52. There are currently no known outstanding effects for the modern slavery act 2015. This statement is made pursuant to section 541 of the modern slavery act 2015 and constitutes the groups slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ending 31st december 2017. If the bill is enacted, the key change of relevance to commercial organisations is the proposed amendment to section 54 of the act to make provision that. This statement is made, pursuant to section 541 of the modern slavery act 2015, for and on. Modern slavery is a social, economic and political challenge which requires collaboration from governments, society and both the public and private sectors to successfully address.
The uk modern slavery act 2015 seeks to combat slavery, servitude, forced or. Integrity always being sincere, open and honest with our people, our clients and our community. Jun 10, 2014 this page contains an overview of the modern slavery act and supporting documents. Introduction on inpex uk modern slavery act statement. This version of this act contains provisions that are prospective.
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