Modern Slavery Act 2015: slavery and human trafficking statement
A practice note providing an overview of section 54 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 (MSA 2015) and the requirement for large commercial organisations to prepare an annual slavery and human trafficking statement. The requirement applies to organisations with a total turnover of £36 million or more that conduct business in the UK. The note covers who must comply and details the statement's required content, approval and publication processes and extensively references the revised Home Office Transparency in Supply Chains (TISC) Statutory Guidance published on 24 March 2025. It details the guidance's structured approach to disclosures and its alignment with international frameworks. The note also discusses enforcement, the link to Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies and recent proposals for legislative reform, offering insight into strengthening supply chain due diligence and accountability.
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