Transparency in UK Company Supply Chains (Eradication of Slavery) Bill

Key Points

• - Requires large UK companies to publish an annual statement detailing measures to eradicate slavery, human trafficking, forced labour and the worst forms of child labour in supply chains (as defined by ILO Convention No. 182, Article 3).
• - Statements must be publicly available to allow customers and investors to assess the company’s efforts.
• - Mandates transparency about measures taken to eliminate slavery, trafficking, forced labour and the worst forms of child labour for accountability and reform.
• - Provides protections and rights for victims of slavery, including necessary support and safeguards.
• - Originating in the Commons and currently in the 2nd reading stage; the policy spans areas such as employment, transport, crime & justice, and technology.

Progress

The bill is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons. It originated in the Commons and first progressed through stages beginning in 2012.