Ethics
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Construction and the Modern Slavery Act: Tackling Exploitation in the UK
Launched in May 2018, the report sets out the challenges facing UK construction and the significant human rights risks within supply chains.
The construction sector is recognised around the world as one of the highest risk industries for workers to be exploited in forced labour. It is therefore crucial that construction companies take meaningful action to prevent this crime from taking place within their operations and to ensure that anyone working in the sector within the UK or abroad are protected from abuse.
Building on previous work, this report provides clear ways companies can tackle slavery and ensure their labour supply is protected.
The full and summary versions of the report can be downloaded from below.