ANTI-SLAVERY POLICY

INTRODUCTION

Modern slavery is a crime resulting in despicable abuse of human rights. The Modern Slavery Act (MSA) 2015 came into force as from March 2015 and consolidates slavery and trafficking offenses. It covers four activities:

It ensures that offenses are subject to the toughest asset recovery regime under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002. The National Crime Agency, the police, and other law enforcement agencies have the powers to bring to justice those engaged in human trafficking and slavery. Modern slavery is a complex and multi-faceted crime and tackling it requires all partners and staff of Navis International Trade And Consulting Ltd ("the Firm") to play a part. Protecting the workforce and reputation is vital. The MSA 2015 highlights the important need for businesses, and therefore the Firm, to play a part in tackling slavery.
The Transparency in Supply Chains Clause which came into force in October 2015 requires organisations with a turnover of £36m or more to report on processes and due diligence taken to ensure that their supply chains are slavery-free, and to produce and publish a slavery and human trafficking statement each financial year.

RISK

The principal areas of risk we face, related to slavery and human trafficking, include, but are not limited to the following Business Partners:

The Firm will manage these risks through the procedures set out in this policy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Firm, all employees and members have a responsibility to ensure all colleagues and Business Partners are safeguarded, treated fairly and with dignity. This policy must be observed and any serious concerns which are raised will be dealt with as appropriate and may trigger the Firm's disciplinary procedures.
The Firm will:

Supervisors and Line-Managers will:


Colleagues must:


ANTI-SLAVERY STATEMENT

The Firm will make a clear annual statement which will show a summary of the steps we have taken during the financial year to ensure that slavery and human trafficking are not taking place in any part of the business or our supply chains. It will be published on our website at the end of each financial year.
It is expected to build on its statement each year and therefore show that improvements can be made.
The statement will also show:

The statement will be approved by the members and signed by a designated member. The Firm will publish the statement on its website.

RISK ASSESSMENT


RECRUITMENT USING AGENCIES

HR will follow the Firm's policy and only use agreed specified reputable recruitment agencies;
Recruitment agencies will be checked to reduce the potential for slavery and human trafficking, and placed on our list of approved agencies. This will be achieved by:

RECRUITMENT USING AGENCIES

HR will follow the Firm's policy and only use agreed specified reputable recruitment agencies;
Recruitment agencies will be checked to reduce the potential for slavery and human trafficking, and placed on our list of approved agencies. This will be achieved by:


GENERAL RECRUITMENT



GENERAL RECRUITMENT

There is no typical victim and some victims do not understand they have been exploited and are entitled to help and support. The following list of indicators, which is not exhaustive, could trigger suspicions that someone may be a slavery or trafficking victim. The person:

A person may display a number of the indicators as set out above but they may not necessarily be a victim of slavery or trafficking.

REPORTING

If you have any concerns, you should raise them with the Firm's Money Laundering Reporting Officer (MLRO), Mr. Andrej Kudriasov who will decide a course of action and provide any further advice. If you believe the victim may be in immediate danger, please dial 999. Please be aware though, that not all victims may want to be helped and there may be instances where reporting a suspected trafficking case puts the potential victim at risk.
It is therefore important that in the absence of immediate danger, you should discuss your concerns first with the MLRO before taking any further action.

CLAUSE EXAMPLE

Modern Slavery. You hereby affirm your compliance with the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and associated guidance. You confirm (a) that you have read, are familiar with and shall not perform an act or omission which is in contravention with, the letter or spirit of the Act; and (b) you carry out regular, meaningful and comprehensive due diligence procedures and have internal policies in place to address any suspected human rights abuse in your business and Group where applicable.

Modern Slavery - The Supplier must:

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