Modern Slavery (Transparency in Supply Chains) Bill [HL]

Key Points

• Strengthens transparency duties for organisations about modern slavery in supply chains.
• Requires publication of a statement detailing actions to prevent slavery and trafficking and how risks are managed.
• Clarifies or expands what must be included in statements (risk assessments, supplier engagement, training, governance).
• Creates or reinforces enforcement and oversight to ensure compliance.
• Potentially broadens the scope beyond current obligations for some organisations.

Progress

Currently at the Lords’ second reading. If it progresses, it will move to committee stage for detailed scrutiny and then on to further stages before any potential passage to the Commons.