Prevention and Mitigation Measures
Employment Practices
- Rigorous right-to-work checks
- Transparent recruitment processes
- Fair wages and employment conditions
- Whistleblowing and confidential reporting mechanisms
- Staff training on modern slavery recognition
Supplier Requirements
- Mandatory modern slavery policy requirements
- Contractual obligations to demonstrate ethical employment practices, including Open Book where required
- Adherence to the Council’s Supplier Code of Conduct once launched
- Regular audits and compliance checks
- Capacity building and awareness training for suppliers
