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Investigation highlights failure of UK laws to compel companies to address forced labour in supply chains LONDON, 2nd December: The BBC today released an investigation (BBC Eye: Blood on the Shelves) alleging that “own-brand ‘Italian’ tomato purees sold in UK supermarkets appear to contain tomatoes grown… Keep reading »
Today, victory in the Court of Appeal as the failure of the National Crime Agency to investigate Uyghur forced labour in cotton imports was ruled unlawful. Anti-Slavery International and allies celebrate this victory and urge that there should never be a “fair price” for goods made with forced labour. … Keep reading »
London, 10th May | Today, the House of Lords will debate a Bill which protects people and the planet. Baroness Young of Hornsey, a crossbench Peer and leading human rights advocate, introduced in November a proposal for the UK’s first law requiring companies to conduct human rights and environmental due… Keep reading »
24th April | Parliamentarians in the EU today voted in favour of a historic law requiring companies to investigate and eradicate forced labour in their supply chains. This Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD) will impact workers globally and send a powerful message that the EU is taking a strong… Keep reading »
23rd April | Lawmakers in the EU today voted in favour of a far-reaching law to eradicate forced labour from supply chains in the EU – a move welcomed by workers around the world. The Forced Labour Regulation covers both the import of goods and the trade of goods within… Keep reading »
In the early hours of Thursday 14 December, the European Parliament, European Commission and Council of the European Union reached a definitive political agreement on the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive. The specific content of the agreement is still being clarified by decision makers, more complete and detailed information… Keep reading »
Baroness Young of Hornsey Introduces Groundbreaking Private Member’s Bill in The House of Lords. 28 November 2023 London, UK – Today, Baroness Young of Hornsey, a crossbench Peer and leading advocate for new laws to protect people and the planet, will introduce to… Keep reading »
One more step towards addressing forced labour in supply chains: European Parliament’s Committee adoption of amended forced… Keep reading »
More must be done to tackle forced labour in global trade and supply chains, says new Coalition Against Forced Labour in Trade 28 September 2023 London, UK & Washington, DC – The Freedom Fund and the Human Trafficking Legal Center are launching the Coalition Against Forced Labour in… Keep reading »
Government rhetoric has “a chilling effect” on survivors of modern slavery, say UN experts as UK anti-slavery organisations urge the Government to end dangerous hostility Today, UN experts expressed alarm at the UK Government’s use of unevidenced claims and sensationalist language… Keep reading »