Casio slavery and human trafficking statement casio electronics co. It takes various forms, such as slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour and human trafficking, all of which have in common the removal of a persons liberty by another in. The act provides victims with greater protections and. An act to make provision about slavery, servitude and forced or compulsory labour and about human trafficking, including provision for the protection of victims. Modern slavery act update note november 2018 authors. This free course, modern slavery, is designed to develop an understanding of the international system of human rights protection in relation to modern slavery, but also encourage an appreciation of. Modern slavery act 2015 birmingham city council transparency statement this statement sets out birmingham city councils bcc actions to understand and address all potential modern slavery risks related to its business and the planned actions to ensure that there is no slavery or human trafficking in its own business and its supply chains. It also establishes an anti slavery commissioner and introduces measures to support victims of slavery and trafficking offences. The course was interesting, informative and excellently delivered by the trainer chris davis. Omron group strives to ensure that no infringement of human rights takes place in any part of our business or supply chains, and that we do not have a hand in. This description was challenged at the time both inside and outside the uk.
See end of document for details 6 sentencing 1 the criminal justice act 2003 is amended as follows. Slavery in supply chain reports antislavery international. Movement travel of a person into or out of any country or within the uk 2. Oct 29, 2016 the draft modern slavery act 2015 transparency in supply chains regulations 2015, which also entered into force in october, has set out the method of calculating turnover for the purpose of determining whether or not the threshold has been reached. Explanatory notes were introduced in 1999 and accompany all public acts except appropriation, consolidated fund, finance and consolidation acts. The legal requirement for uk businesses is set out in the modern slavery act 2015. Uk modern slavery act statement the united kingdom modern slavery act of 2015 requires businesses to publish an annual statement specifying the efforts taken to prevent slavery and human trafficking anywhere in their own business or their supply chain. Dawsongroup pledges support for transaids lifesaving work. We are publishing this statement under the uk modern slavery act 2015 as a demonstration of our commitment to anti slavery practices and an affirmation of the values we hold and adopt across our business. The act consolidates slavery and trafficking offenses and. Role of partners in tackling modern slavery 45 key partners and partnership arrangements 46. 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. Criminal justice and licensing scotland act 2010 asp 7. Modern, slavery, act, 2015, compliance, reporting created date.
Human trafficking and exploitation criminal justice and support for victims act northern ireland 2015 c. Omron group slavery and human trafficking statement for fy2015. The modern slavery act 2015 and the construction industry. Clare connellan, jacquelyn maclennan, tallat hussain, pavini emiko singh, emily holland the uk modern slavery act 2015 msa requires commercial organisations to publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement for financial years. Modern slavery is defined as slavery, servitude, and forced or compulsory labour, as well as human trafficking1. Mar 26, 2015 the modern slavery act 2015 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom. 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. The home secretary subsequently announced a series of. 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.
The 2017 global estimates of modern slavery are presented as a contribution to the sustainable development goals sdgs, in particular to target 8. Full text of the act of parliament as passed by parliament this is the act in its original state. Modern slavery act 2015 purplebricks group plc statement for the financial year 20172018 adhere to the same ethos and will request evidence that they comply with the modern slavery act 2015. Bill documents modern slavery act 2015 act of parliament. Jun 10, 2014 the modern slavery act will give law enforcement the tools to fight modern slavery, ensure perpetrators can receive suitably severe punishments for these appalling crimes and enhance support and. As a former police officer, he is well placed to do that. Modern slavery act 2015 overview the uk modern slavery act was enacted on 26 march 2015. Many other cooperatives will choose to produce a statement setting out the steps taken by their business to eradicate modern slavery. Uk modern slavery act statement this statement is made pursuant to s. Modern slavery is a global problem that affects more than 35 million people worldwide.
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. Download your free guide by filling out your contact details and hitting the download button below. Modern slavery act 2015 fka brands limited is committed to ensure that no forced labour is used in the manufacture of our products. Fka brands limited is committed to ensure that no forced labour is used in the manufacture of our products.
Unsure what a slavery and human trafficking statement should look like or whether there are any steps that you should be taking now. For example, there will be an opportunity to critically analyse and reflect on the modern slavery act 2015. The uk modern slavery act 2015 msa requires commercial organisations to publish an annual slavery and human trafficking statement for financial years ending on or after 31 march 2016 with such. This openlearn course is an adapted extract from the open university course w102 law. The intention to introduce a modern slavery bill was announced by the home secretary on 25 august 20. Our staff visit our factories several times a year and are trained in how to spot signs of forced labour. The act places an obligation on uk businesses with an annual turnover of. The uks modern slavery act 2015 aims to prevent all forms of labour exploitation and increase transparency of labour practices in supply chains. The modern slavery act 2015 housing diversity network. Free sample template for modern slavery act statement.
Modern slavery act 2015 a statement of commitment by goodyear dunlop tyres uk limited goodyear dunlop statement of commitment. Of those, 87% 141 defendants were prosecuted under the modern slavery act 2015. The act may have been amended by another act and any such amendments are not shown in this version. Statement made pursuant to the modern slavery act 2015 uk. This statement statement is made pursuant to section 54 of the uks modern slavery act 2015 act. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. With a view to exploitation of that person the person who arranges or facilitates the travel intends to exploit the person moved or the person who arranges or facilitates. Abstract in 2015, the westminster uk government introduced a modern slavery act described by its proponents as worldleading. This statement applies to all companies within intercontinental exchange, inc.
Use an internet search engine to find and familiarise yourself with the modern slavery act 2015. The statement sets out practices already in place at the council, and any actions it has committed to in response to the introduction of the act. Modern slavery is a crime and an abuse of human rights. The introduction of the uks first independent anti slavery commissioner and the modern slavery act 2015 means everyone has a vital role to play in tackling this issue our free, interactive modern slavery and human trafficking elearning. The modern slavery act aims to curtail the illgotten gains through greater supply chain transparency. The bill was introduced to the house of commons in draft form in october 20 by james brokenshire, parliamentary under secretary for crime. Introduction on 29 october 2015, the corporate provision, section 54, of the modern slavery act the act, came into force. The statement should detail the steps that your organisation is undertaking to ensure that your global supply chain is slavery free. The modern slavery act came into force on 26 march 2015. The bill received royal assent on thursday 26 march 2015 and became the modern slavery act. Modern slavery act 2015 slavery and human trafficking statement statement as required under s54 of the modern slavery act 2015 the act for the financial year ended 31 december 2015 financial year. Rail discoveries as a leading uk tour operator, is fully aware of its obligations and responsibilities under the modern slavery act 2015. This is an update to a previous briefing on the requirements of the modern slavery act which can be found here the modern slavery act 2015 msa came into force in october 2015 and the obligations to publish a transparency in supply chain statement tisc statement took effect as of 31 march 2016.
Modern slavery in the uk office for national statistics. Isbn 9781474172, id 10031602 54917 0316 pdf, 349kb, 16 pages this file may not be. This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology. Casio uk, hereinafter the company makes the declaration as follows based on article 54 of the modern slavery act 2015, confirming that neither the business that the company operates nor the supply chain related to its business involve practices amounting to modern. Tackling modern slavery local government association. The modern slavery act 2015 requires organisations to set out the steps that are taking to ensure that slavery and human trafficking is not taking place in the supply chains or in any part of the business.
The principal purpose of the act is to consolidate existing legislation relating to slavery, including human trafficking, forced labour and other forms of exploitation, into a single statute to. Section 54 of the modern slavery act states that an organisations slavery and human trafficking statement might include information on. Omron group slavery and human trafficking statement for. Only go outside for food, health reasons or work but only if you cannot work from home if you go out, stay 2 metres 6ft away from other people at all times. The modern slavery act 2015 was published in march 2015, in response to heightened concern around slavery, human trafficking and forced labour in global supply chains.
As a company which is at the forefront of compliance, we took this step to enhance our knowledge and to comply with the modern slavery act 2015. There were 162 defendants prosecuted for modern slavery offences in the year ending december 2018. Under the 2015 uk modern slavery act, all businesses with over. Modern slavery act 2015 british hospitality association. A description of the steps that we have taken during the financial year ending 31 december 2017. The modern slavery act 2015 requires large cooperative businesses to produce and publish an annual statement setting out the steps taken to prevent modern slavery within their own business and supply chains.
The companys portfolio of global cruise line brands includes. But even if you dont fall under this criteria, remember that those entities that do will need to validate their supply chain which may include your organisation. Modern slavery act 2015 fca ethics helpline to encourage the reporting of concerns and ensure the protection of whistleblowers, fca has established dedicated channels, in order to provide a worldwide, common and independent intake. Two years on, it is possible to make a preliminary assessment of progress with the act and its two counterparts in scotland and northern ireland. The modern slavery act 2015 is an act of the parliament of the united kingdom. This statement has been produced in compliance with the modern slavery act 2015. The new fca ethics helpline was implemented in 2015 as an essential element of the ethics. Wikiproject united kingdom rated startclass, lowimportance this article is within the scope of wikiproject united kingdom, a collaborative effort to improve the coverage of the united kingdom on. Links to the changes to legislation facility which provides access to lists detailing changes made by all legislation enacted from 2002 present to the revised legislation held on legislation.
Oct 26, 2015 the noble lord will be aware that, last week, the antislavery commissioner produced his reporthis strategy documentas he was required to do under the act. The modern slavery act will give law enforcement the tools to fight modern slavery, ensure perpetrators can receive suitably severe punishments for these appalling crimes and enhance support and. On 26 march 2015, royal assent was given to the modern slavery act. Bill documents modern slavery act 2015 uk parliament. Statement made pursuant to the modern slavery act 2015 uk introduction from stuart broadhurst, director we are committed to combating slavery and human trafficking in our supply chains and within our own business. The modern slavery act 2015 was introduced at the end of last year to consolidate the law on slavery and human trafficking offences. He has set a very clear measure as to where he is focusing.
Hence this policy to create awareness and compliance guidelines to ensure ethical trading at all times. The act requires action by companies with 31 march 2016 year ends onwards. The uk government has set out criteria for which organisations must produce an annual modern slavery statement. Modern slavery act 2015 act performing right society limited prs and prs for music limited prsfm together, prs for music have a zerotolerance approach to slavery and human trafficking. How will you be affected by the modern slavery act 2015. Improving the effectiveness of the supply chain reporting requirement in uk modern slavery act 2015 and moving towards mandatory human rights due. The managers of exchequer solutions attended a modern slavery course recently provided by peel solutions. Uk modern slavery act 2015 update note on requirement. These make clear that the turnover will include the revenues from a companys subsidiaries. This new law requires firms carrying on business in the uk to publish an annual statement explaining what steps they are taking to prohibit forced or slave labour in their business and supply chain. This statement is made pursuant to section 541 of the modern slavery act 2015 and constitutes goodyear dunlops slavery and human trafficking statement for the financial year ended 31 december 2017. Weve produced a free guidance document which aims to tell you just that. It is designed to combat modern slavery in the uk and consolidates previous offences relating to trafficking and slavery.