FRC report findings suggest overhaul needed for Modern Slavery Act
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Neil Hodge2022-05-03T12:06:00
The U.K. Modern Slavery Act has often been described as “world leading,” yet companies are still failing to meet requirements by providing a statement outlining what they are doing to prevent modern slavery in their businesses and supply chains.
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