1. Policy Statement
Modern slavery is a heinous crime and a gross violation of human rights. It includes slavery, servitude, forced and compulsory labour, and human trafficking. The UK Implementation Society adopts a zero-tolerance approach to modern slavery and is committed to acting ethically and with integrity in all our operations and relationships.
We are dedicated to ensuring transparency across our organisation and supply chains, in line with our obligations under the Modern Slavery Act 2015. We expect the same high standards from all our partners, contractors, and suppliers.
2. Scope
This policy applies to:
- All employees, volunteers, trustees, and contractors.
- All third-party representatives and business partners acting on our behalf.
3. Our Commitments
- Implement and enforce effective systems and controls to prevent modern slavery.
- Conduct due diligence on suppliers and partners to ensure compliance.
- Include anti-slavery clauses in contracts and procurement processes.
- Provide training and awareness to staff on identifying and reporting concerns.
- Maintain a safe and open culture where concerns can be raised confidentially.
4. Responsibilities
- Board of Trustees: Overall accountability for policy implementation.
- Senior Leadership Team: Operational oversight and risk management.
- All Staff and Volunteers: Duty to report concerns and uphold ethical standards.
5. Reporting and Whistleblowing
Any suspicion or evidence of modern slavery must be reported immediately to a line manager or via our Whistleblowing Policy. All reports will be treated seriously and investigated promptly.
6. Risk Assessment and Due Diligence
We will:
- Assess risks in our operations and supply chains.
- Monitor high-risk areas such as outsourced services and recruitment.
- Review supplier compliance annually.
7. Training
We will provide regular training to ensure staff understand:
- What modern slavery is.
- How to identify signs of exploitation.
- How to report concerns safely.
8. Review and Monitoring
This policy will be reviewed annually and updated as necessary to reflect changes in legislation, guidance, or organisational practice.