Q&A - If the Government won't enforce the law, what's the role of business associations and groups to persuade them to do so more effectively and with more resources.
Modern slavery, forced labour and human rights: The business case beyond compliance
18th - 19th October 2018 - London
Q&A - If the Government won't enforce the law, what's the role of business associations and groups to persuade them to do so more effectively and with more resources.
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Around one third of businesses in the UK who are required by law to complete a modern slavery statement have failed to do so. With no ‘real’ punishment for non-compliance, is it the responsibility of NGO’s to apply pressure on these companies? How much pressure should be placed on these brands and should they be named and shamed?
Discovering the reasons for defiance will help to evoke change, is it due to prioritisation, inadequacy of resources, or simply a lack of understanding of the issues?
This session will deliberate:
What current sanctions are in place for not complying with government legislation? Why have no injunctions been issued by the government to date?
Is it the role of civil society to police government regulation around human rights and modern slavery? Is this approach a vision for the future?
David Westlake
International Justice Mission
CEO
John Morrison
Institute for Human Rights and Business
Chief Executive
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